Located in southwestern Anatolia, this site is known as the “Cotton Castle” because of its dramatic travertine terraces formed by hot-spring deposits of calcium carbonate.
Even in ancient times, the area was a popular stop on Turkey tours (although they would have been called Asia tours in those days). The Romans built a thriving spa town here and besides the natural wonders there are some nice ruins to explore.
The site is a 4 to 5-hour drive inland from coastal attractions such as Ephesus, Bodrum, Marmaris and Antalya. The closest major attraction is Aphrodisias, about halfway between the coast and the mystery site (less than 2 hours driving).
Can you name that site?
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