Northern necropolis

On this site is the tomb of Flavius Zeusi, a Hieropolis merchant.

Pools of Cleopatra

Sarcophagus submerged in a travertine pool

Shaped like a small temple, this lst century AD tomb is one of the best preserved of the North Necropolis.

Sightseeing at Hierapolis

The Basilica Bath was converted into a church around 6th century AD

The Hierapolis Necropolis is the largest ancient graveyard in Anatolia

There are some 1,200 tombs here

This sarcophagus is placed on top of the roof to exalt the dead

View of northern necropolis site

Walking through the Southern Byzantine Gate

Whether Cleopatra bathed here or not, the pool is inviting