The forbidden ‘Gate to Hell’ once used for ancient offerings to ‘god of the underworld’ – and it hides a deadly secret
THE ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis hosts what is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth. It is a passage once used for animal sacrifices to the Greek god of death, Pluto ...
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Soar Above Pamukkale's White Terraces with Stunning Drone Imagery
Glide over the surreal terraces of Pamukkale, Turkey, with this stunning drone footage, showcasing its cascading white travertine pools and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Experience the breathtaking ...
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Pamukkale: Turkey's 'cotton castle' of white limestone that inspired an ancient cult
Hierapolis reached its heyday in the second ... according to UNESCO. The ruins at Pamukkale are generally well preserved, but huge numbers of visitors threaten the integrity of the site, according ...
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Are these 5 real places the gates to hell? Scientists offer evidence of portals to purgatory and beyond
Hell, Michigan — eat your heart out. An aerial view of the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale on June 27, 2018, in Denizli, Turkey.
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What Caused the Colorful Waters of Turkey’s Pamukkale Pools? The Science of Travertine Terraces
This is Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Visitors can also explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Highlights include the well-preserved Hierapolis theater and the Hierapolis ...
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Colours of Türkiye
The Pamukkale region provided ... the area boasts extensive ruins of baths, temples and many other monuments from the Hellenistic Spa town of Hierapolis, which was founded by the Attalid Kingdom ...