Two thousand years ago, ancient tourists flocked to a Greco-Roman temple in Hierapolis, modern-day Turkey, situated on top of a cave once purported to be the gateway to the underworld. They watched in ...

Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified ...

This photo taken on Aug. 10, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis in Denizli, Türkiye. Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. （Photo: Xinhua) Tourists visit the ruins of the ...

The ancient city of Hierapolis has long hidden a poisonous secret in its mysterious "Gate to Hell". But modern science has finally uncovered the truth behind the Roman myths. In Pamukkale in western ...

New research on the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis has uncovered the secret behind one of its age-old mysteries. Nicknamed the "Gates of Hell" or "Pluto's Gate", the site in modern-day Turkey ...

The Ancient Romans had a special affinity for hot springs and thermal baths. They established many of their main settlements, where such activity was identified, and one of the most striking settings ...

This video presents the Hierapolis Theater in Turkey, captured in 4K. Featuring ancient ruins, sunset views, and historic scenery with aerial footage, background music, and no narration. Dolly Parton ...

Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified ...