Pamukkale information, Pamukkale, Hierapolis Turkey
Great Baths

These baths which has the plan of typical Roman Baths were built after the earthquake occurred in Neron Time. 

It includes adjacent rooms containing pools. In the second section of the baths a palaestra locates where athletic and gymnastic activities were held. 

The rooms were built parallel to each other and they were heated with fireplaces. First room was cold room which was known as Frigidarium, then 2nd was the tepid room which was known as Tepiderium and at last was the hot room which was known as Caldarium. Marble slabs were used to decorate walls.