Pamukkale is one of the world's most unique natural sites, featuring travertine terraces formed by the hardening of calcium carbonate accumulated over thousands of years due to geothermal activities. Being one of the rare areas protected by UNESCO under both natural and cultural heritage criteria has made Pamukkale a major scientific and touristic value on an international scale.
Located directly above the travertines, the Ancient City of Hierapolis was founded in the 2nd century BC by the Kingdom of Pergamon and developed as a thermal health center during the Roman Empire. Ancient sources record that the region's healing thermal waters were used for rheumatism, joint diseases, and skin ailments. In this respect, Hierapolis became one of the most well-known spa and rehabilitation cities of the ancient world.
The city's religious importance is also very high. According to Christian tradition, the martyrdom of Saint Philip, one of the apostles of Jesus, here made Hierapolis an important pilgrimage center in early Christian history. The Martyrium of Saint Philip, unearthed as a result of archaeological excavations, is the most concrete proof of this belief.
Today, Pamukkale and Hierapolis are both research areas for scientists due to their geological structure and popular destinations for history and cultural tourism due to their archaeological richness.
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