We traveled to Greco-Roman Turkey which is one of the most interesting areas of Turkey and which however is very little visited by the Spanish. I recommend that you cannot miss this Turkish area if you are looking for culture. There you will find the incredible Ephesus Miletus Pergamon Bodrum...
Will you accompany me to discover Pamukkale and Hierapolis?
PAMUKKALE
Pamukkale known as “the cotton castle” is a natural area located in the valley of the Menderes River in the Turkish province of Denizli where a temperate climate is enjoyed most of the year.
The tectonic movements that took place in the fault depression of the Menderes River basin not only caused frequent earthquakes but also led to the appearance of numerous hot springs. It was these waters with their high mineral content that created Pamukkale.
In addition to some radioactive material water contains large amounts CXB Directory of bicarbonates and calcium that cause the precipitation of calcium bicarbonate. Every second liters of water flow from these sources resulting in . grams of precipitation. of chalk per liter of water or . kg of chalk per second.
As time went by some springs dried up due to earthquakes while new ones arose in the surrounding area. The formation reaches meters long and meters high.
The travertines of Pamukkale are the symbol of the province. These formations are rocks produced by the settling of materials as a result of the chemical reaction. The geological phenomena which caused the formation of hot springs. In this area there are hot water sources with a temperature of °C in winters and summers.
This natural phenomenon produces thick white layers of limestone and travertine that cascade down the mountainside giving the sensation of being in front of a frozen waterfall.
This natural phenomenon produces thick white layers of limestone and travertine that cascade down the mountainside giving the sensation of being in front of a frozen waterfall. These formations also take on the appearance of crescent-shaped travertine terraces containing a shallow layer of water arranged in the upper third of the slope forming steps ranging from to meters in height or stalactites that support and join these terraces.
These fountains well known in Antiquity were described by the Roman architect Vitruvius. The Phrygian Greeks attributed therapeutic properties to its waters granted by the gods. Together with Hierapolis Pamukkale it has been declared a World Heritage Site since .
The underground volcanic activity that causes the hot springs also caused carbon dioxide to leak into a cave in Hierapolis that was called Pluto's Cave. It was baptized with that name because people who entered there died because of the gas and it was thought that it was Pluto god of hell who sent that gas.
Shortly after crossing the entrance the travertine begins and you must take off your shoes to avoid damaging it those are the rules. It is rough and does not slip at all you can walk with complete peace of mind. A thin layer of water runs over the surface and you should not step outside the indicated areas such as in natural pools.
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