Extremely important to visit, Pamukkale is one of the unique places in Turkey. Join our one-day Biblical Cities Tour. Laodicea is called "neither hot nor cold Church" in Revelation (3:14-22). We will visit Syria Street, Fountains, temples, Stadium, and Theatre, and discover the sacred Agora. After that, we will drive to Pamukkale or Cotton castle. We are exploring the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. St. Philip was martyred in Hierapolis. Visit the Largest graveyard of the ancient world in Hierapolis, the main street, the grand theatre, swim in Cleopatra Pool, and Calcium Terraces. Pamukkale is a miracle of nature and is famous for its white thermal pools. Our last stop is Colossae ancient city.
Colossae Ancient City, established on the north of Honaz (Cadmos) mountain, on the edge of Aksu Stream, is the fourth ancient city where excavations started after three ancient cities in Denizli. Colossae, one of the important religious centers of ancient times, 30 km from Pamukkale, is mentioned as a religious center, the city where the first Christians lived, in a part of the Bible as "Letters to the Colossians."
One of the seven largest churches in the world, surveys were carried out in the Colossae Ancient City, which is thought to be located in the Church of St. Michael. AD 1st century. At the beginning of the year, it advanced in wool and weaving together with Laodicea.
TOUR OVERVIEW (PRIVATE)
The nearby ancient Hierapolis and its accompanying museums may be overshadowed by the springs, but they are also fascinating and worth the visit.
After walking along the terraces, we will take a short walk to Hierapolis City, also known as ‘Holy City.’ Just outside the main entrance is the Necropolis (Graveyard), containing more than 1200 tombs and sarcophagi of people who wished to have buried here. Among the tombs lies the Martyrium, an octagonal 5th-century edifice believed to have been erected upon the site where St. Philip was martyred in 80 CE.
It was believed that the proximity of the hot springs and vapor-emitting cracks would ease their journey into the Underworld. The Hierapolis City Bath, the springs of Hierapolis, was particularly popular among vacationing Romans. You will notice that carved into the side of the mountain is the monstrous Grand Theater that dominates the vista of Hierapolis.
It features a vast network of decorative elements from the 3rd century CE, including ornately sculptured statues, columns, and arches, amongst other elements. At its height, the Grand Theatre could host 25.000 boisterous fans and is still largely intact until this day. After the local lunch, we will drive to Laodicea. It will take about 10 minutes.
Extremely important to visit, Laodicea is one of the unique places in Turkey. You will know when we arrive because you will look back and think, wow. This ancient city is not just any city; it is a mega city. Moreover, now, all that's left to do is walk for hours but do not forget to pick your jaw off the floor; it is mind-blowing. Excavations and restorations have been ongoing in the ancient city since 2003. Some 4,000 artifacts have been uncovered so far. You will visit Syria Street, Fountains, temples, Stadium, and Theatre, and discover the sacred Agora, which is home to one of the seven holy churches. Laodicea is called "neither hot nor cold Church" in Revelation.
Colossae, one of the important religious centers of ancient times, 30 km from Pamukkale, is mentioned as a religious center, the city where the first Christians lived, in a part of the Bible as "Letters to the Colossians." Colossae Ancient City, established on the north of Honaz (Cadmos) mountain, on the edge of Aksu Stream, is the fourth ancient city where excavations started after three ancient cities in Denizli.
One of the seven largest churches in the world, surveys were carried out in the Colossae Ancient City, which is thought to be located in the Church of St. Michael. AD 1st century. At the beginning of the year, it advanced in wool and weaving together with Laodicea.
According to Xenophon, Colossae is one of the six largest cities of Phrygia. The city had a bright period under Persian rule, BC. III. It ended with Hierapolis and Laodikeia, founded in the 19th century.
The Colossae, devastated by the earthquake in the Nero period in the 1st century AD, was abandoned entirely in 692-787 AD due to the great earthquake disaster.
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