Sanctuary of Apollon

24 m · The Monumental Nymphaeum, located in Pamukkale, Denizli, is a significant historic structure of the ancient city of Hierapolis. This monumental fountain was built in the early 2nd century AD and underwent a major reconstruction in the 5th century AD. Standing 15 meters high with a three-story facade and a large pool, it showcases Ionian, Corinthian, and Composite architectural orders. The Nymphaeum is within walking distance of Hierapolis (453 m), Plutonium (70 m), and Hierapolis Theatre (276 m).

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46 m · The Ploutonion at Hierapolis or Pluto's Gate was a ploutonion in the ancient city of Hierapolis near Pamukkale in modern Turkey's Denizli Province. The site was discovered in 1965 by Italian archaeologists, who published reports on their excavations throughout the decade. Following the studies carried out on site in 1998, a geologist of the Italian National Research Council, Luigi Piccardi, recognized that the origin of both the Ploutonion and of the nearby Apollo's Oracle of Hierapolis was linked to the existence of the surface trace of a seismic fault, on which both sanctuaries were purposely built and which was revered as Gateway of Hades.

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264 m · Hierapolis Theatre is a historic site located in the ancient city of Hierapolis, in Pamukkale, Denizli. It was built in the 2nd century AD under the Roman Emperor Hadrian and later renovated during the reign of Septimius Severus. The theatre could accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators and is notable for its well-preserved stage and tiered seating. It is within walking distance of other significant sites such as Hierapolis (551 m), Plutonium (239 m), and Monumental Nymphaeum (276 m).

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425 m · The East Gate, located in Pamukkale, Denizli, is a historic site within the ancient city of Hierapolis. It was originally constructed during the Roman period and later fortified during the Byzantine era, between the 4th and 6th centuries AD. The East Gate serves as a starting point for tourists visiting Hierapolis and is within walking distance of the Hierapolis Theatre (162 m) and the Plutonium (397 m).

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475 m · Hierapolis was a Hellenistic Greek city in Phrygia, in southwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It was founded in the 3rd century BC, on the site of a Phrygian cult center of the Anatolian mother goddess Cybele, It was famous for its hot springs, its high quality wool fabrics and dyes, and as the birthplace of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. Its extensive remains are adjacent to modern Pamukkale in Turkey.

475 m · The Necropolis, located in Pamukkale, Denizli, is an extensive burial ground of the ancient city of Hierapolis. This historic site, stretching over 2 kilometers, features various tomb structures, from tumulus graves dating back to the Hellenistic Period (1st and 2nd centuries BC) to travertine-block sarcophagi and circular cone-topped tombs. The Necropolis is within walking distance of other significant sites such as Hierapolis (330 m), Plutonium (488 m), and Hierapolis Theatre (372 m).

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512 m · The South Byzantine Gate, located in Pamukkale, Denizli, is part of the ancient city of Hierapolis. This historic site is a four-towered structure dating to the 5th century and stands at the southern end of the city's main street. The South Byzantine Gate is within walking distance of the Hierapolis Theatre (531 m) and the Monumental Nymphaeum (535 m).