Over time, Hierapolis became a draw for ancient tourists, who wanted to see the macabre spectacle themselves. The eunuch priests of the temple led bulls down into the cave tied with ropes, while spectators watched from the stands. They would drag out its corpse minutes later.

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Archaeologists led by volcanologist Hardy Pfanz have found that the same geological activity that causes the Pamukkale hot springs also causes noxious gases, particularly CO₂, to pour out of the earth in this region.

The city was founded as a thermal spa early in the 2nd century BCE, and rose to prominence as a place where thermal waters could heal ailments. It became a Roman possession when Attalus III, King of Pergamon bequeathed his entire kingdom to Rome on his death.

Still, the stories about the gigantic ship persisted. In the middle ages, fishermen even used grappling hooks to bring up ancient artefacts from the supposed wreck to sell as curiosities. In 1446 a young Cardinal & nephew of the Pope, Prospero Colonna, decided to investigate the rumours.

Today, the Ploutonion at Hierapolis reminds us of a time when gods and demons used to breathe out of the cracks in the earth. It reminds us that another world used to exist just out of sight, beneath the surface of our own.

But as well as its healing thermal waters and its grand temple to the sun god Apollo, Hierapolis had a darker side. This was expressed in its Ploutonion, a temple for the worship of Pluto. Pluto was the ruler of the underworld in Roman myth, and a cognate with the Greek god Hades.

Scientists testing the ruins found CO₂ making up to 53% of the air at the mouth of the cave, and reaching as high as 91% inside. Normal atmospheric levels of CO₂ are around 0.039%, and 10% is enough to asphyxiate a person in 30 minutes. (Pfanz et al. link.springer.com/article/10.1...)

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The Greek scholar Strabo visited Hierapolis in the first century BCE, and wrote about the frightening properties of its Ploutonion in his Geographica: “the Ploutonion… is an opening large enough to admit a man, but it reaches a considerable depth…”

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Michael Jackson wrote a song, "Palestine, Don't Cry" that Sony REFUSED to Release A few months later, the allegations about him came out.

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These dogs were so happy to greet the Hachiko team bringing food+medicine. We met Diana who cares for them—she rescued 8 dogs and 2 cats, having found them in the forest and in an abandoned quarry. Diana also feeds 10 homeless dogs every day. Another everyday hero in Ukraine!

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Yesterday, I led my colleagues in Congress to take a stand for science. The NASA, NOAA, NIH, and NSF all contribute to our safety and security, through their work to cure deadly diseases, protect us from natural disasters, and ensure we remain competitive on the global stage.

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⛽️In Crimea, the sale of 95th gasoline was restricted. This is a consequence of strikes on logistics and Russian refineries. Gauleiter Aksyonov reported that at those gas stations where fuel still remains, no more than 20 liters will be released per hand.

Worthy winners PSG🏆 Paris Saint-Germain fans raise a "Free Palestine" banner in solidarity with Palestine✊🏼🇵🇸

🇱🇧🇮🇱 Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity are being violated by Israel, according to a statement made by Lebanon's Prime Minister. Source: @MarioNawfal on X Original Post: https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2060819787802980398

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Have a night, Blaze Alexander! His 1st home run of the season makes it a career-high 6 RBIs. Orioles lead Rays 11-1 in the 7th inning.

Zambia got 84% of its HIV funding from the US — until PEPFAR was frozen in January 2025. Now 32 clinics are shut, 20,000 patients lost access, and modeling studies project 3.3 million new infections if cuts continue. Get the full story from every angle on Drooid.

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If you are a Democrat between the ages of 18 and 35, join Gideon and our campaign interns! DC Young Democrats is hosting a happy hour tomorrow, May 26 at 5pm at King Street Oyster Bar (22 M St NE) so we can all vote to endorse Kinney for DC Delegate!

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Do finále míří letošní dvoudenní program 34. Aviatické pouti, která se letos poprvé koná na letišti v Hradci Králové. Show na nebi nabízí přehlídku vzácných strojů i akrobatických představení. Ve vzduchu i na zemi obdivují návštěvníci letouny nejmodernější […] [Original post on mastodonczech.cz]

Thank you for all you do each day of the year! We have a lot of work ahead of us. Recharge and then we charge onward!

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Clare from Drama Kids came in today for a workshop. We had a great adventure! Please see information on next poster if your child is interested in joining her classes.

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Доки ти не усвідомиш несвідоме, воно керуватиме твоїм життям, і ти називатимеш це долею.

Capitalism needs fascism.