Travertines
We rose early to keep ahead of the crowds and walked up the hill alone. The glistening white rocks combined with the trickle of water underneath your feet had a very calming effect. It is beautiful and peaceful and one of those moments when you marvel at how nature is such a marvellous artist. The snowy appearance is caused by the calcium carbonate deposits created when warm mineral water cooled and deposited calcium as it cascaded over the cliff edge and down the hill. This substance is called travertine, a sedimentary rock that has a fibrous appearance and often white, tan, or cream coloured. It is used as a building material in Europe. Cool!
Romans
The Romans quickly worked out the waters of Pammukale have restorative qualities because of the calcium rich waters. They built the spa town of Hierapolis here and a sacred pool now the antique pool) in which many Russians come here to alleviate their aches and pains. You can also visit the sprawling ruins which prospered during Roman and Byzantine times and suffered a major earthquake in 1334 when it was abandoned.
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