One of the most interesting geological sites in Turkey is in the town of Pamukkale, the "cotton castle" of terraced pools caused by cascading calcium rich mineral springs. One of the important cities of the Byzantine period is the city of Hierapolis at Pamukkale. The nave of the basilica found here has been divided by columns and this structure was most likely a cathedral. It is believed that the side naves were roofed by cradle vaults. The middle nave was made up of three sections, all covered with domes. This city had a ... (more)