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.

For centuries, the fishermen who sailed in the placid waters of Lake Nemi, 30km south of Rome, knew a secret. Legend had it that the rotting timbers of a gigantic ancient wreck lurked below the water's quiet surface.

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.

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…”

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.

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Hierapolis was a city built on a plateau over the modern Turkish site of Pamukkale, meaning “cotton cliffs”. This unique landscape was formed as calcium deposits bubbled from thermal springs and formed cliffs of white limestone.

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.

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New Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion spoke to the media for the first time Thursday since his hiring in January. The former Packers QBs coach talked about the team's new offense and said Jalen Hurts will be able to do "anything we ask of him."

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Dr. Christy Perez reveals the "abolitionist" path on Casual Politics. 🏛️🔥 She explains how our divisions over race and gender are constructed to prevent "collective mass power." While we squabble, we lose our rights. It’s time to tear it down and start over. 🛡️📉 #CasualPolitics

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I know a lot of people will be disappointed.. but it’s true.

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Tough break on the battlefield lately for the Marauder as more and more powerful units keep joining the HOSAF universe.

This in #Fukuoka outside Hakata station was so cool.

2/3 In Michurinsk, in Tambov Oblast explosions were reported by locals. No word from authorities. Waiting to see if the Progres military plant has been hit.

Elizabeth April: "Why release UFO files now?" Her answer: The Galactic Federation went to world governments in late 2025 and said: "If you do not disclose the truth, then we will." A threat. And now disclosure is happening everywhere. Coincidence or cosmic ultimatum? 👽

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Russian criminals destroy apartment buildings to distract from their lack of military progress, while Ukraine sends drones to control key supply routes to Crimea. We're funding a tactical drone for an elite unit & only €140 remains- please help finish it: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...

Nice move by Nell Angloma, love to see the rookie go to work! #WNBA