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Hierapolis-Pamukkale The oldest inscription found indicates that Hierapolis was founded by Eumenes II,King of Pergamum,in the later part of the second century B.C.;it soon became a busy industrial centre.Traditionaly,St.Phillip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis.Fairly recently Italian archaeologist have discovered his Martyrium,an octagonal chamber forming a double cross surrounded by a square.But no tomb was found with it although that was expected.Hierapolis is listed in the New Testament along with Laodicea as the centre of Epaphras`s work.Anoher less well-known resident of Hierapolis was Papia,a disciple of St. John. |