Pamukkale holds a very special place for Denizli. This natural wonder, which is on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List, is one of the most valuable places not only for city tourism but also for national tourism. One of the important features of the travertines, which resemble a pile of cotton when viewed from afar, is their healing thermal waters.
Thermal health facilities serving in the region play an important role in the treatment of many internal and external diseases.
Thermal waters provide healing in cardiovascular diseases. It has been observed that it is effective in diseases related to the circulatory system, ischemic syndromes in the brain and peripheral arteries, blood pressure changes, bronchial asthma cases, rheumatic syndromes that fall into the osteoarthritis class and especially localized in the lower extremities, and arthritis syndromes that have passed the acute phase and are in a stabilized state.
How Pamukkale Travertines Were Formed
Travertines are formed as a result of the precipitation of various chemical reactions. It is actually a type of rock. In the Pamukkale region, there are 17 hot water springs with temperatures ranging from 35 to 100 degrees Celsius in the area where the travertines are located. After exiting this thermal water spring, it comes to the top of the travertines and begins to precipitate in the layers of the travertines.
It is around 35 degrees Celsius when it comes out of the thermal water spring. The water contains a large amount of Calcium Hydrocarbonate. When it comes into contact with oxygen after exiting the source, Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide fly away. What remains is Calcium Carbonate, which begins to precipitate. It initially forms in a gel form. Over time, it hardens and takes the form of rock.
The magnificent view was formed as a result of the precipitation of various chemical reactions. There are approximately 17 hot water springs in the Pamukkale region, and the temperatures of these springs vary between 35-100 degrees. Immediately after exiting this thermal water spring, it comes to the top of the travertines and begins to precipitate in the layers of these travertines. When exiting the source, the water's degree is 35. This water contains a large amount of Calcium Hydrocarbonate. When it comes into contact with oxygen after exiting the source, Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide fly away. What remains is Calcium Carbonate, which begins to precipitate. This formation initially consists of gel, and hardens over time and takes the form of rock.
