Turkey # 9 & 10 Hierapolis & Pamukkale - The Thermal Baths and Ancient Ruins 2 B.C.

Turkey # 9 & 10 Hierapolis & Pamukkale - The Thermal Baths and Ancient Ruins 2 B.C.

I am here at the Hierapolis and taking in the view. The thermal baths of Pamukkale were very popular in the 2nd century BC and the adjoining town of Hierapolis was a sacred city known for its number of temples. These areas have an interesting history and a beautiful view of the valley below.

There are a number of discovered ruins -

a city bath, a Christian church, the Temple of Apollo and Plutonium, a theatre,

an ancient cemetery and many others. I am enthralled to be able to touch history! A pillar or headstone here is 2,000 years old! I am so grateful to be able to be here! 

I sit in the shade watching the sunbathers, site seers and girl watchers. The atmosphere here is relaxed. Occasionally you hear a slight whistle from the police admonishing a bather who is misbehaving but, for the most part, it is a sunny and serene day out. 

This day, like many others, has at least one token sleeping dog.  Mostly they don't move, or hardly breathe for that matter,

but this one actually got up, relocated into the sun for a moment or two, then went back to his original, a little more protected,  place in the shade.

I was told I would see a "bellied" Russian in a speedo, and sure enough, there he is!  Someone pointed out he had a "The Beatles" cap on and I said that's probably not uncommon as Russians love The Beatles. 

This is mid-spring so there is room to breathe but during the summer, I bet this place is packed. What a nice way to spend a spring afternoon!