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This place, which is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites , is not to be confused with another ancient city of that name in eastern Turkey, Hierapolis Bambyce or Mabug . As the hot springs of Pamukkale were used as a spa since the 2nd century B.C., people came to sooth their ailings here. Many of them retired and died here. The large cemetary area covered with many Sarcophagus is thus known as a Necropolis . In the year 17 A.D. an earthquake destroyed the city, which was rebuild. In the year 1534, another earthquake destroyed the remains of the ancient city. After the large white limestone formations of the hot springs became famous in the 20th century as the tourist attraction ''Cotton Castle'' ( Pamukkale ), the ancient city was rediscovered, but also partially destroyed by hotels that were built there. These builings were removed again in the recent years. The hot water pool of a hotel stayed, and it is possible to swim above ancient marble. Currently, Italian scientists work on the excavation and restauration of the site. For example, large columns along the main street near the gate named after Domitian that were toppled by the earthquakes were erected again. |
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