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The archaeological city of Hierapolis, which contains magnificent white travertines formed by calcium oxide-containing waters and ruins from the late Hellenistic and early Christian periods, is one of the most striking centers that have survived from ancient times. Pamukkale travertines, a natural wonder formed by the precipitation of calcium in thermal water, are 2700 meters long and 160 meters high. For this reason, it is possible to see Pamukkale from 20 kilometers away with its bright white color. There are five hot springs with temperatures of 35-36 ºC in Pamukkale. It is thought that the ancient city was founded by Eumenes II, one of the kings of Pergamum, in the second century BC, and that it took its name from Heira, the wife of Telephos, the founder of Pergamon. It was the capital of the Phrygian region during the reign of Constantine the Great, and it became the center of the Bishopric during the Byzantine period. With these features, the area is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Hierapolis, necropolis, Domitian Gate, theatre, Frontinus Street, agora, North Byzantine Gate, gymnasium, triton fountain building, Apollon Sanctuary, water channels and nympheums, city walls, St. Philippus Martyrium and Bridge, Mast Church, cathedral and Roman Bath remains can be seen.

It is a city built in the 1st century BC and was one of the most important and famous cities of Anatolia in its time. It is geographically in a suitable location for trade, especially since it was founded in the south of the Lykos river. The name of Laodikeia, the founder of the city, II. It is said to have been taken from Antiochus' wife, Laodice. The city maintained its importance until the great earthquake in the 7th century AD, and Christianity is also very important in this city as it hosts one of the churches mentioned in the Bible. There were many monumental buildings in the city. The big church, whose orchestra and seating areas have survived to the present day, has a theater with a capacity of 20,000 people, a small theater with a capacity of 15,000 people, which is still in the same condition, a 350×60meter stadium, a monumental fountain, parliament building, temples and only a part of the bearing sections. was among its major structures.

Tripolis Ancient City was built on a slope on the banks of the Menderes River. In the sources, there are documents that the first name of Tripolis was Apollonia, then it was called Tripolis in the Late Hellenistic Period and that its first establishment was during the Lydian State. Although Tripolis is among the Lydian cities, it seems to be one of the important border, trade and agricultural centers providing access to Phrygia and Caria regions. Meander. It was founded in the time of the Lydians, but the remains on the surface show Roman and Byzantine architectural features and building examples in style. The Tripolis Theater was built in the Greek theater type, suitable for the terrain, and in the Roman architectural style. The theater consists of three parts: Cavea, orchestra and scene.

There is plenty of thermal water in the cave. It is known that this presence of water, which is clear, colorless and sulfur-smelling, is good for some skin diseases. In addition, the swimming pool, small amphitheater, viewing areas, cafeteria and alcoves built for the use of visitors near the cave have been put into the service of tourism since May 2002. The surroundings of Kaklık Cave, which is an active cave in the position of Düden-kaynak, depression; It is composed of Mesozoic limestones, Eeocene marl, clay, sandstone and conglomerates, Miocene-Pliocene aged clay, sand, marl and limestones, and Quaternary travertine and alluviums.