Turkey, Pamukkale: Ancient City of Jerapolis and White Mountain, Part II

Purchased to the mineral hill before dawn. Again for free. Honestly wanted to pay at the entrance, but there was not even a sleeping guard, which we expected to see still. Had to get around the fence next to his booth and proceed to the territory.

Purchased to the mineral hill before dawn. Again for free. Honestly wanted to pay at the entrance, but there was not even a sleeping guard, which we expected to see still. Had to get around the fence next to his booth and proceed to the territory.

To the misfortune and our surprise, we missed the trajectory of sunrise, so I could not see the transfusing travertines.

In such an early hour, we turned out to be the only visitors, and in general, officially everything opens only at 8 o’clock.

However, one of the guards we still noticed and headed for us. We have already thought that you will have to listen to a lecture on unauthorized penetration into a protected area in a non-working clock and t.D. He wanted to us good morning, he said only that it is impossible to do the photo from the tripod. And all!

Okay, go to admire the unearthly beauty.

Water, staining with slopes, forms a system of reservoirs with limestone walls (travertines). Dazzling white terraces arose on the slope of the mountain as a result of the deposition of salts of saturated sources calcium.

Apparently, today there will be many photos of the same travertine from different angles))

Not everything is filled with water, a lot "Bath" empty and from the side looks as if ice.

So pulls to blind a snowman. Just on this slope we yesterday and penetrated the park.

The territory is large and well-groomed, there is where to walk.

In addition to the snow-white slopes with blue water, there is another attraction – the ancient city of Jerapolis. We went to him.

Some buildings literally threw up.

Necropolis, speaking in Russian – cemetery.

The higher the burial, the closer the shower to God.

Fashion tomb relied rich residents.

Northern Roman Gate.

Finally, the city was destroyed as a result of the earthquake in the 14th century.NS. Thanks to the archaeologists and restorers, we can first spit out some fragments of the former greatness.

We adore such ruins since the visit of Syria.

The ancient city of Jerapolis

This is how Andrei missed the ancient Roman columns!

The territory of the city is large enough, although most is still underground.

Another archaeologist decided to feel an ancient artifact.

According to Andrei, this place is called "Nymphetarium Tritona". Apparently, tried to read a sign in french.

There are few tourists around the city around the city, everyone splashes in travertines. Some turtles are confused under their feet.

Urban amphitheater is actively restored. Years like 5-10 will be like new.

This lady intends to proceed to the theater. Evening dress is selected successfully. For some reason, Russian and Ukrainian tourists consider the whole territory of Turkey with one big beach.

Like this, for example, dressed other tourists. It’s just for comparison.

This time Chinese Fashion: Trekking boots on high heels and elegant clinch.

On the territory of the Appolon Temple, many beautiful.

Having finished with the hierapolis closer to dinner, we returned to travertines. The people were noticeably added, and in the bulk of the Russian-speaking.

Found yourself a free bath, though with cold water (in some water is hot). Bathing our faithful friend.

Sheboldasik was here))

Caution, bunk pop! We are alerted.

Suddenly discovered that on one of the slopes of travertines, which in the morning were empty, began to fill with water.

Incredible sight! So I want to jump on them.

Not all the slopes are perfectly white, but all the same adorable.

Already overheated in the sun, keep the course home. It would be interesting to look at Pamukkale at sunset, but let it remain the next time. Despite the fact that the place is very tourist, we really liked it here. Tomorrow – Ephesis and a pair of working days.

Our adhere on the map

Comments (4)

Yes, very beautiful, I used to admire these slides, but Turkey is very multifaceted, everything will not see everything immediately for a short vacation.

I was always interested to know why it is impossible to take pictures with a tripod. It turns out professional shooting? Profi sell their pictures and make good money on it, and local profits bypass side, I turn out correctly?)))

Aunt on heels of course Shargan!)))) And this is a miracle in a swimsuit, for me an ordinary object, it’s time to finish for such a violation of the external standards.

Sheboldasik 08.eleven.2014

Yes, about the tripod everything is true. For the professional shooting everywhere separately need to pay, and a lot. Free nor. Well, we are, ordinary mortals, of course we will not pay so much money just for the pictures for the blog.

Tourists are sometimes killed by their appearance! I just understand badly as you can look like this on the territory of the archaeological monument? Completely without complexes and concepts people))

Ladies on heels resemble Sati on a white rock))

Great photos, some see some, as well, you want to close the site. All at the highest level, thanks