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Bathhouse Basilica
Bathhouse Basilica
The bathhouse, originally constructed in the rd
century AD was rebuilt as a three nave basilica in
the th century. The experts state that three domes
replaced the groin vault of the bathhouse.
Cathedral
The th century cathedral is considered one of the
most important religious structures of Hierapolis.
The structure contained a baptistery, baptismal font,
space for priests and bishops prayers and women’s
seating area. nly parts of the structure survive, but
the cathedral remains one of the most visited sites
in the city.
Great Comple of Bathhouse Roman
Baths
The impressive structure built over a large area
is a typical Roman Bathhouse, or Thermae. The
structure’s architectural features indicate that it
was built in the nd century AD. After the entrance
there is a large courtyard followed by a rectangular
hall anked by two large halls. Next is the actual
bath structure. Remarkably, the two anking halls
were devoted to the Emperor and ceremonies. The
structure attached to the large hall is now used as
the museum, and is open to the public.
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