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Hierapolis

Founded by a king of Pergamum in around 190 BC, Hierapolis was a cure center under the Roman Empire because of the magical springs of Pamukkale nearby.
Necropolis -- largest anceint graveyard in Anatolia
Necropolis -- largest anceint graveyard in Anatolia		 Arch of Domitian - the north gate to the colonnaded street
Arch of Domitian - the north gate to the colonnaded street		 Frontinus Street - the city's main north-south commercial axis
Frontinus Street - the city's main north-south commercial axis		 Agora
Agora
Roman Theatre -- built in 200BC could seat 12000 people
Roman Theatre -- built in 200BC could seat 12000 people		 Arch way behind the stage
Arch way behind the stage		 Poppies for opium production
Poppies for opium production

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