So far as quality of life went in the Classical world, it was pretty great to be a Roman and not-so-great to be their enemy. But say what you will about the Roman tendency to push the boundaries of ...

In southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale’s white terraces look like a staircase carved from clouds. These bright, rounded pools, stacked neatly down the hillside, form naturally from mineral springs that ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...

Pamukkale, Turkey (CNN) — From a distance, Pamukkale looks every bit like a ski resort, with a cascade of brilliant white slopes and a scattering of tourists at the top, seemingly preparing to slalom ...

Glide over the surreal terraces of Pamukkale, Turkey, with this stunning drone footage, showcasing its cascading white travertine pools and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Experience the breathtaking ...

The surreal, brilliant white travertine terraces and warm, limpid pools of Pamukkale hang, like the petrified cascade of a mighty waterfall, from the rim of a steep valley side in Turkey’s picturesque ...

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