Valley of Marble and Healing

Narrative

Valley of Marble and Healing: Sculptors of Aphrodisias, Waters of Pamukkale, and Textiles of Laodicea explores the rich cultural and historical landscape of Southern Aegean, connecting ancient sites, maritime heritage, and local communities.

Sequence

The narrative traces key historical turning points across antiquity, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, highlighting how regional geography shaped human endeavor.

Stops

Moving across key stopping points and heritage landscapes, the story connects regional routes easily explored via the [Culture Map](/en/harita?q=Valley%20of%20Marble%20and%20Healing%3A%20Sculptors%20of%20Aphrodisias%2C%20Waters%20of%20Pamukkale%2C%20and%20Textiles%20of%20Laodicea).

Present-day link

Today, the resonance of this story lives on in local traditions, architectural landmarks, and the vibrant cultural fabric of the Aegean.

Periods

• Hellenistic era
• Roman era
• Eastern Roman era

Narrative stops

• Ancient City of Aphrodisias and Geyre
• Ancient City of Hierapolis and Pamukkale Travertines
• Ancient City of Laodicea on the Lycus

Research sources

• Aphrodisias: City and Sculpture School of the Roman Empire
• Hierapolis di Frigia: Il Plutonium, la porta degli Inferi e le terme di Pamukkale