A Museum That Should Be On Your Travel List The Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Archaeological Museum is situated in the ancient city of Hierapolis, covering an area of 14,000 square metres. The museum is housed in the ancient Roman bath, gymnasium, and library. The exhibition halls are located in the vaulted Roman bath buildings constructed from travertine blocks. The museum displays artifacts from Hierapolis, Laodikeia, and Tripolis. Tombs and Statutes Gallery This hall contains artifacts primarily from the excavations of Hierapolis and Laodicea, as well as from other ancient cities. Small Artifacts Gallery This hall exhibits small artifacts produced by various civilizations since the 4th century BC in chronological order. The artifacts include terracotta pots, idols, and stone works uncovered during excavations carried out between 1954 and 1959 by the British Archaeological Institute in Beycesultan Archaeological Site near the town of Çivril. Additionally, terracotta lamps dating back to the Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods, glass works, necklaces, and metal jewelry are also displayed. The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze coins from various historical periods, including the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman eras. The coins are arranged chronologically, beginning in the 6th century BC. Hierapolis Theatre Hall This hall exhibits the reliefs of the stage building of Hierapolis Theatre. The reliefs include the delights of Dionysos, the coronation of Hierapolis, the legend of Niobe, the coronation of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, inscriptions describing the decisions of the assembly concerning the theater, the legend of Marysyas, Heracles wrestling Antaeus, the birth of Apollo and Artemis, and the abduction of Persephone by Hades. While You Are Here… Experience a bird's-eye view of the ancient city of Hierapolis and the stunning white Pamukkale travertines on a hot air balloon trip. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, paragliding is also available.
HIERAPOLIS PAMUKKALE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
