Monday, April 9, 2012

Circuit in Turcia 12. Pammukale / Roundtrip in Turkey 12. Pammukale

Leaving to Istanbul, after 3 hours we had a break to visit Pammukale-Hierapolis, a much promoted destination in Turkey.

The antique Hierapolis existed since 190 b.H., when it was founded by the King of Pergam, Eumen II. On 129 b.H. the Romans conqueres the place. Unfortunately, a strong earthquake destroyed the town on 1219, and then it was abandoned. Nowadays you may see the ruins of temples, splendid gates, Roman bath, the St. Philip’s tomb, and a well preserved theatre.



The name of Pammukale, mening The Castle of Cotton, comes from the travertine terraces where the calcium dicarbonate from the hot spings made rich sediments. The contrast between the white of the calcium and the light blue of the waters, and in the background the deep blue of the sky, is really wonderful. Unfortunately, the deposits altered in time so now you have to take off your shoes before to walk on the terraces and bathing is prohibited. Since 1988 Pammukale-Hierapolis is a UNESCO site.

In drumul de la Marmaris la Istanbul, cam la trei ore de la plecare, facem un popas la Pammukale. Destinatie turistica intens promovata, Pammukale (in traducere Castelul de Bumbac) ofera vizitatorului atat cultura cat si natura!
Antica cetate Hierapolis a existat aici din anul 190 i.e.n., cand a fost fondat de catre regele Pergamului, Eumen al II-lea, din dinastia Atalizilor. In anul 129 i.e.n. romanii au pus stapanire pe oras, l-au extins si infrumusetat. Din pacate, un puternic cutremur l-a distrus in 1219, determinand parasirea sa. Astazi se pot vedea ruinele unui cimitir, a unor porti spectaculoase, a termelor romane (unde exista acum un strand), ale Templului lui Apolo, mormantul Sf. Filip martirizat aici si un foarte bine pastrat teatru. Excavatiile continua pentru a aduce la suprafata si alte ruine.
 anticul Hierapolis
 oamenii fac baie in apa termala, printre ruinele antice
 teatrul antic
Numele de Castel de Bumbac este dat locului de terasele de travertin cu depuneri de calciu. Izvoarele termale, care izvorasc din muntele Cal, sunt foarte bogate in bicarbonat de calciu. Acesta s-a depus, in timp, pe terasele de travertin, sedimentandu-se si formand mici bazine in care apa e de un albastru deschis ireal. Din pacate, se pare ca s-au distrua in timp. De aceea s-au luat masuri severe. Nimeni nu are voie sa paseasca pe terase incaltat, iar baia este interzisa.
 depuneri de bicarbonat de calciu
 Castelul de Bumbac - Pammukale
Pamukkale- Hierapolis este sit Unesco din 1988.

16 comments:

Randy said...

Beautiful ruins.

Traveling Hawk said...

Thanks for the visit, Randy.

Liliana said...

Ce galben e pământul în zona aceea ... Ştiam de Pamukkale şi castelul de bumbac, e atât de frumos în fotografiile tale.

Traveling Hawk said...

Ce sa vede galben, Liliana, sunt mai mult ierburi uscate (era in august si foarte cald). Castelul de bumbac e mai frumos in realitate si, se zice, nu atat de frumos pe cat a fost! Imi amintesc si eu de vechi emisiuni la Teleenciclopedia, cand oamenii faceau baie in acele bazine. E bine ca acum le protejeaza. Multumesc de comentariu!

VP said...

A quite unusual and interesting set of pictures...

VP said...

A quite unusual and interesting set of pictures...

Traveling Hawk said...

Thanks for the appreciation, VP!

cartim said...

Foarte frumoase acele locuri cu depuner ile calciu , interesant ce poate face Natura !!

Traveling Hawk said...

Asa e, cartim! Multumesc pentru comment.

Helma said...

What a great presentation. Beautiful views and many pictures of antiquity. Very interesting blog and really wonderfull photos. Here I enrom of love. Thank you for sharing this series.

Greetings, Helma

mina said...

wow! looks like an amazing trip.

Kumiko said...
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Kumiko said...

Wow!They are bathing!
I wish I were there!

Yes,white calcium makes a beautiful contrast with the deep blue sky.They are wonderful.

Traveling Hawk said...

You are welcome, Helma. I'm glad you enjoyed.

Traveling Hawk said...

Welcome here, mina! Yes, it was.

Traveling Hawk said...

Thanks, Kumiko! Turkey is also a beautiful country. May be you will visit it one day.