Pamukkale Theatre — Attraction in Pamukkale

View of the ancient theater in Hierapolis. It is a large structure that can be preserved with its entire façade of 300 feet (91 m) leaning on the slope of the Greek Theater type. To the construction; After a great earthquake in 60, it started in 62 during the Flavior period. It is under construction during the Hadrianus period (117-137), The building was completed in 206 during the Severus period. Cavea has 50 rows of seats. These rows of seats are divided into 7 sections by 8 stairs. The Diazoma, which passes through the middle of the cavea, is entered by a vaulted passage( vomitoirum) on both sides. There are 5 doors and six niches on the 6 foot (3.66m) high stage front wall surrounding the kingdom lodge and orchestra in the middle of the cavea, and there are 10 columns in front of them. The marble columns are decorated with motifs in the from of pusher wheels. Behind the stage, of the 3 rows of columns decorating the rear wall, the lower ones rise on octagonal bases and are grooved. As can be understood from their styles, the reliefs were made by different masters in different periods. It is possible to see the effects of the Hellenistic sculpture arts in crowded, moving and lively figures, especially in scenes where mythology subject are handled. Some influences of the Bergama art school (Zeus Parses Reliefs) can be seen in these figures. In terms of decorating the stage building embossed freezes, the theater is very similar to the Perge, Side and Nyssa theaters. Please thank you for having...

Hierapolis Ancient City Entrance Fee: 110 TL. Opeming time: 06:30 Closing time: 19:00

Hierapolis/Pamukkale Calcite-laden waters have created an unreal landscape. Made up of mineral forest, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins given the name of Pamukkale. Belongs to the province of Denizli with by car is 45-60 minutes in distance. Hierapolis is very intact and includes all the attributes necessary to express its 'outstanding universal value'. The architecural monuments can easily be appriciated. The theatre is used for performances with participation of thousands of people,while excavitation and restoration works on the site are still going on.

Hierapolis is also called "Sacred City". In the 1st century it was part of the tri-city area of Laodicea, Colossae and Hierapolis.

By the end of the 14th century, the village had been abondened. At the beginning of the 13th century, a catastrophic earthquake leveled the ruins of the ancient city.

Hierapolis is a small Turkish town today. It's not the same Hierapolis which was an important canter of worship for Cybele, goddess of fertility, nor does it have anything that can be compared to neighboring Pamukkale, also called the famous 'cotton castle'.

If you visit this province in Turkey, please arrange a trip to Hierapolis...

Carved into the hills surrounding the ancient city the great Roman Theater is truly one of the most stunning elements of the Hierapolis Archaeological Site. Its stunning architecture, friezes, and location make it one of the best-preserved theaters in Turkey. At its peak, it would have had a seating capacity of over 10,000 people. While there was also a suburban theater that has been nearly completely destroyed by earthquakes, it is this main central theater that encompasses the majesty of this once prosperous ancient city. Excavation of the theater began in 1957 by the Italian Archaeological Mission and in 1988 the Hierapolis-Pamukkale Archaeological Site was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theater went under an extensive restoration project by the Italian Archaeological Mission from 2009-20013 with funding from the Turkish Ministry of Culture. The beautiful stage that visitors can take in is the result of their efforts. As it stands today, the current stage is mostly the original stone pieced together with modern stabilizers and replicas of the original sculptures contained in the Hierapolis...