Hierapolis, derived from the Greek term (Ἱεράπoλις) meaning “holy city,” is an ancient site located adjacent to the travertine terraces of Pamukkale in contemporary Denizli, Turkey. It was formerly a significant center of the religion of Cybele, the Anatolian mother goddess, during the Phrygian era. The city’s advantageous location adjacent to other ancient cities such […]

Pamukkale, translating to “cotton castle” in Turkish, is an exceptional natural phenomenon situated in the Denizli Province of southwestern Turkey. This sublime environment, marked by its radiant white travertine terraces, is the consequence of mineral deposits from the area’s thermal springs. Located in the Menderes River Valley, Pamukkale benefits from a temperate environment throughout the […]

The Roman Theatre of Hierapolis is the old city’s crown jewel, located abruptly on a slope with a panoramic view of ruins and surrounding mountains. Built in two stages under the rule of Emperors Hadrian and Septimius Severus, this great construction epitomizes Roman Empire architectural genius. Once able to accommodate up to 12,000 people, the […]

Aphrodisias, located in ancient Caria, was a Hellenistic Greek city celebrated for its veneration of the goddess Aphrodite. Its origins date back to at least the 3rd century BCE, when it was known as Lelégōn Pólis (City of the Leleges), Megálē Pólis (Great City), and Ninóē. Over time, it developed into a prominent metropolitan center, […]