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Tiered ancient theater seating backed by snow-white Pamukkale travertine cliffs.
Ancient Theater of Hierapolis and Pamukkale Travertine Terraces

Historical event

MÖ 1. Yüzyıl — MS 4. YüzyılRoman eraCulture and memory

Hierapolis Plutonium (Gate to Hell) Sanctuary and Thermal Healing Cult

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The Hierapolis Plutonium and Thermal Healing Cult represents an extraordinary ancient phenomenon where lethal carbon dioxide gas emitted from fault lines was worshipped as the Gate to Hell, while 35°C thermal waters drew patients from across the Roman Empire.

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Historical event · MÖ 1. Yüzyıl — MS 4. Yüzyıl · Culture and memory · A link to today · deniz-doga

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  • Roman era

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