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Pamukkale is situated within the territory of Denizli province, and is one of the most important destinations in Turkey. Situated on the south-western corner of the Anatolian Peninsula, Denizli provides passage between central Anatolia and the coastal areas of the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierrapolis are situated 20 kilometers from the city centre. Part of the inner Aegean Region, Denizli's climate differs from that typically found along the Aegean coast. The mountains of Denizli province run perpendicular to the coast and the valleys and plains are open to the sea breeze. Consequently, the winter are relatively warm and rainy. Pamukkale is accessible by highway, by railroad, or by air. 
Seen from a distance the magnificent Travertine Terraces of Pamukkale look like the white clouds of heaven, or a sun-drenched, snow covered series of glittering ridges.
As you approach you realise that water is gently falling over the clouds of snow. Closer still, as you wade in ankle deep thermal water, you realise that this is unlike anything you have seen before and you are in for a once in a lifetime experience. Let me share the secrets I discovered while being there of Pamukkale that brings you in contact with the wondrous, magical architecture of nature. 
Travertine is a sedimentary rock which is formed under specific conditions as a result of a chemical reaction. The terraces themselves are the product of this process. The geological events that have formed the thermal springs of Pamukkale have also affected a large region. There are 17 thermal springs in the region where the water temperatures vary between 35 and 100 Celsius degrees. The thermal spring of Pamukkale is one of those springs which have been in use since antiquity, and has provided therapy to humanity through the millennia. The thermal waters of the spring follow a 320 m long channel to the head of the travertine ridge and fall into travertine terraces, approximately 60 to 70 meters long, where the deposits form.
At the source, the temperature of the thermal water is 35.6 Celsius degrees, and it contains a high concentration of calcium carbonate. When it comes in contact with the oxygen in the air it forms carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gases, which evaporate and leave deposits of calcium carbonate. Initially, the calcium carbonate deposits are like soft jelly. Over the time it hardens and forms the travertine. However, if visitors are allowed to walk in the cascading pools, that leads to squashing and the dispersing the soft jelly of calcium carbonate. At present, thermal water is released over the travertine in a controlled programme. If a large amount of water is allowed to flow on a certain area for a long time it leads to moss formation and darkening of the color of the travertine. The atmospheric conditions, temprature loss and duration of the flow affect the creation and maintenance of pure whiteness.

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Pamukkale is situated within the territory of Denizli province, and is one of the most important destinations in Turkey. Situated on the south-western corner of the Anatolian Peninsula, Denizli provides passage between central Anatolia and the coastal areas of the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. P... Read more

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The ancient city of Hierapolis grew over the thermal springs and today provides visitors with a glimpse of the natural gifts of the region and cultural treasure that man gave to nature. The ancient city, situated 20 kilometers north of Denizli, is justly famous for buildings and artefacts unearthed ... Read more

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The healing springs of Pamukkale have cured and revitalized humanity for  thousands of years. The thermal waters, truly a miralce of nature, not only embrace the mankind with their restorative power, but, over the millennia, have also created the unique travertine formations that resemble nothing so much as crystallised fields of cotton. 
Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis are listed as a site of World Heritage by UNESCO. Together they form one of the most attractive destinations in the world. Visit the enchanting and eternal city of Pamukkale. You will never forget it.
Brief history of Pamukkale
The ancient city of Hierapolis, situated 20 km. to the north of Denizli, is known in the annals of archaeology as the "Sacred City" on account of its several temples and the other religious structures clustered in the city. Our knowledge of the city's early years is limited but it is known that it was established at the beginning of the 2nd century BC by Eumenes II, King of Pergamum. The name Hierapolis honours Hiera, The Queen of the Amazons, beloved wife of Telephos, the legendary founder of Pergamum. Eumenes II is also renowned as the builder of the world famous Zeus Altar.
Hierapolis maintained its authentic fabric by following the Hellenistic principles of city formation until the Hellenistic principles of city formation
until the great earthquake that took place during the era of Roman Emperor Nero (60AD). The city suffered greatly in the earthquake and was completely renovated, assuming the appearance of a typical Roman city. Following the Roman Era, Hierapolis maintained its position as an important centre during the Byzantine Era. Philip the Apostle was martyred in the city in 80 AD, and the city became an important centre of Christianity after the 4th century AD.
The glorious city was captured by the Turks at the end of 12th century. It has maintained its historical texture and the importance of its thermal waters has never vanished.

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The healing springs of Pamukkale have cured and revitalized humanity for thousands of years. The thermal waters, truly a miralce of nature, not only embrace the mankind with their restorative power, but, over the millennia, have also created the unique travertine formations that resemble nothing so... Read more

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