Hierapolis Travel Guide

It is 18 km. The name "Holy City" in the archaeological literature of the ancient city of Hierapolis in the north is due to the existence of many temples and other religious buildings known in the city. It is discussed which ancient geographical area the temple belongs to. Hierapolis is situated between the geographical location and the various historical regions surrounding it. The ancient geographers Strabon and Ptolemaios suggest that Hierapolis is a Phrygian city with close proximity to the cities of Laodikeia and Tripolis, which border the Karia region. In ancient sources, there is no information about the city's pre-Hellenistic name. We know that there is a life in the city before being called Hierapolis because of the cult of Mother Goddess. Despite limited information about the city's establishment; From the Kingdom of Pergamon II. By Eumenes BC. II. YY. It is known that it was named Hierapolis because of the Amazons queen Hiera, which was founded by Bergama's legendary founder, Telephos. Hierapolis maintained its original doctrine by adhering to Hellenistic urbanization principles, as well as the great depression of the Roman Emperor Neron period (AD 60). The city, which is located on the earthquake zone, has suffered great damage from the Neronian earthquake and has been completely renovated. After these earthquakes, the city has lost all Hellenistic character and has a typical Roman city view. Hierapolis became a very important center in Byzantine period after Roman period. This importance, MS. IV. Being the center of Christianity from the beginning of the century (metropolis), MS. In the 80's, Hz. It originates from the death of St. Philip, who is one of the apostles of Jesus. Hierapolis, XII. Towards the end of the century, the Turks passed away.