The forbidden ‘Gate to Hell’ once used for ancient offerings to ‘god of the underworld’ – and it hides a deadly secret
THE ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis hosts what is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth. It is a passage once ...
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Deadly ancient 'Pluto's Gate' in Turkey still emits lethal gases
Excavated from amid the ruins of the ancient Hellenistic city of Hierapolis, the site offers a glimpse into ancient rituals ...
The ‘Gate to Hell’ used for ‘god of death’ offerings that killed animals which entered
It's known from historical accounts that the shrine was thought to be a "Gate to Hell" in ancient times, a powerful portal ...
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Pamukkale: Turkey's 'cotton castle' of white limestone that inspired an ancient cult
Hierapolis reached its heyday in the second and third centuries A.D., after the ancient Romans took over and rebuilt the town following an earthquake. Remains dating back to Greco-Roman rule and ...
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Are these 5 real places the gates to hell? Scientists offer evidence of portals to purgatory and beyond
Hell, Michigan — eat your heart out. An aerial view of the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale on June 27, 2018, in Denizli, Turkey.
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What Caused the Colorful Waters of Turkey’s Pamukkale Pools? The Science of Travertine Terraces
The thermal pools of Pamukkale were used for healing in ancient times. The Hierapolis site was famous as a thermal spa. People bathed in the waters to cure various ailments. The pools were also ...
Forbidden ‘Gate to Hell’ hides deadly secret
It is believed to be the oldest ‘Gate to Hell’ on Earth and 2000 years later, it lies in ruins - yet visitors should still be wary. It is a passage once used for animal sacrifices to the Greek god of ...