Hierapolis of Phrygia (Pamukkale). An Archaeological Guide

240 pp with 208 color figures, in English.

Hierapolis of Phrygia (Pamukkale) an archaeological guide is the most comprehensive one on the site and the Hellenistic and Roman city. Italian Archaeological Mission has been excavating here since 1957 with close coordination with the Turkish authorities. With its numerous sarcophagi, burial chapels and tumuli, Hierapolis houses the richest ancient necropolis in Anatolia.

Contents:

• Preface
• History of the city
• History of research and excavations
• The site: the geographical background
• The travertine cascades
• The city: urban layout
• Itinerary from the North Gate. The monuments are marked on the plan with numbers corresponding to the text
• Appendix. How to consult the oracle of Apollo
• Glossary
• Bibliography