Spectacular natural travertines and ruins of Hierapolis at Pamukkale, Turkey.

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Dry travertines and ruins of ancient Hierapolis at Pamukkale, Turkey. These natural terraces have been formed by deposition of calcium carbonate from the mineral-rich warm spring water that flows from the hill.

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Size: 4608px × 3456px
Location: Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey
Photo credit: © Kerry Whitworth / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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