Day 11 - Hierapolis, Collossae, Laodecia

An interesting day looking at three cities, and their futures after a devastating earthquake. Hierapolis was rebuilt, but lost its culture to the Romans. Collossae was not offered anything, died, and is largely forgotten. Laodecia was so proud of its riches that refused Roman money, kept its culture, but kept its pride as well.

RVL gave a stirring lecture on how the ancients dealt with bones. No wonder the dog was interested. There were tons of sarcophagi laying around.

A somber lecture on crucifixion. Another set of mis-teachings set right - a t not a cross, done at eye-level, hundreds at a time.

An interesting discussion on modesty in an ancient Roman toilet.

Who is this guy and why is he trying to horn in on my picture of a giant incense bowl?

Actually, I did get a request for a picture of the haircut. And, by the way, that's the spa - an amazing mountain of white minerals.

An indelible impression was left in our minds as RVL further revealed the cruelty of the Romans in this place that commemorates the martyrdom of Philip. Sadly, no plaque nor visitors. We wondered if the edginess of the Revelation was informed by John's grief at the death of his friend.

This one is for my Paul - a Turkish Dune.

Learning in Laodecia about how the early church thought of itself growing from the root of Jesse.

Moonlight over Laodecia. Goodbye, Asia.

Grace and Peace

Karl