17 Geological Wonders You Have to See to Believe
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Thus the name Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle." Seventeen terraces of snow-white travertine — a type of limestone that is formed by mineral deposits from natural springs — capture the waters, which reflect the dazzling cerulean skies of this surreal landscape.
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| Thus the name Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle." Seventeen terraces of snow-white travertine — a type of limestone that is formed by mineral deposits from natural springs — capture the waters, which reflect the dazzling cerulean skies of this surreal landscape. The dramatic contrast between turquoise water and terraced travertine makes the natural thermal pools in Pamukkale an impressive sight to behold, but while the UNESCO World Heritage Site might be popular within Turkey, it's lesser-known worldwide. The pools, which range between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, were traditionally used for bathing for thousands of years. Today, visitors are allowed to bathe in the Antique Pool, situated in the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis, in the same site where Cleopatra herself once swam. |
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