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Deep inside the Greco-Roman City of Hierapolis lies the most relaxing and the most visited site in all of Turkey.
希拉波利斯，一座希腊罗马风的城市，在这座城市深处，坐落着土耳其最放松且最热门的景点。
From a distance, Pamukkale's cascading white pools seem to resemble a castle of fluffy cotton,
远远看去，Pamukkale层层叠叠的白池仿佛是一座由松软棉花砌成的城堡，
but upon closer inspection, they reveal themselves to be solid limestone walls, housing turquoise, mineral-rich water.
走近一看，就会发现它们其实是坚硬的石灰岩岩壁，里面装着宝石绿且富含矿物质的水。
The site is fittingly called Pamukkale, which translates to Cotton Castle in Turkish.
此地名为“Pamukkale”再合适不过，因为“Pamukkale”在土耳其语中的意思就是棉花城堡。
Housing 17 hot springs, they each range in temperature from 35 degrees to 100 degrees, perfect for soaking in.
此地有17处温泉，每处温泉的温度在35到100摄氏度之间，泡温泉的理想温度。
Pamukkale has been used as a natural bathing spot for centuries,
几个世纪以来，Pamukkale一直是一处天然温泉之地，
especially since the water in each hot spring is filled with minerals.
尤其是各个温泉的水都充满矿物质的时候。
It was the Greek and Romans who discovered that these minerals potentially hold countless curative properties.
最早发现这些矿物质可能含有诸多疗效的是希腊人和罗马人。
According to many, the water brings benefits to the skin, eyes, and can assist with recovery from high blood pressure,
很多人都说，这里的水对皮肤和眼睛好，还有益于缓解高血压，
making this Cotton Castle a very relaxing place to visit.
于是，这座棉花堡变成了一个休闲放松之地。
