Pamukkale
Pamukkale means cotton castle, and has also been called the white castle
because of the vast whiteness caused by the high concentration of
calcite in the water. Travertine sedimentary deposits have created the
white terraces, petrified waterfalls and mineral forests that make up
the landscape. The 17 hot springs are heated by an underground volcano.
The beautiful area of Pamukkale, Turkey, has been used as a healing spa
for thousands of years. The healing properties of the area drew people
from all over, and the Romans built the ancient city of Hieropolis
there. To help preserve the area, hotels and access roads were taken
down and man-made pools were created to help in keeping the natural
beauty of Pamukkale.
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