Night Museum project starts at Hierapolis

The launch of the "Museum by Night" project, which will bring Türkiye's unique historical sites and rich cultural heritage to visitors in a completely different atmosphere after sunset, was held on March 8 at the Pamukkale Hierapolis ancient city in the western province of Denizli with the participation of officials from the Culture and Tourism Ministry and state protocol.

Hierapolis became the second ruin to be illuminated at night after Ephesus.

Professor Celal Şimşek, the head of the Pamukkale University's (PAÜ) Archaeology Department and Hierapolis excavation and restoration coordinator, stated that there is no such place where natural travertines and archaeological beauties merge. "After Ephesus, this is the second ruin that is illuminated at night. This is a very warm geography and those who come to see this beauty will stay cool on hot evenings," he added.

Provincial Culture and Tourism Director Turan Veli Akyol stated that the Night Museum project will start with the opening of the tourism season and said, "Here, local and foreign tourists and groups brought by agencies will have a night museum experience. Tourists will experience the unique and natural beauties at night, especially in the travertines. Those who will have trouble traveling in the heat during the summer months will be able to visit the wonder of the world, Pamukkale, at night. They will enjoy the unique beauty of the Hell's Gate, the Ancient Theater, and the travertines at night. This project will make a great contribution to tourist accommodation in Denizli."

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