‘Gate to Hell’ found in Turkey

‘Gate to Hell’ found in Turkey

portal to the underworld

 

A “gate to hell” has emerged from ruins in southwestern Turkey, Italian archaeologists have announced.

Known as Pluto’s Gate — Ploutonion in Greek, Plutonium in Latin — the cave was celebrated as the portal to the underworld in Greco-Roman mythology and tradition.

Historic sources located the site in the ancient Phrygian city of Hierapolis, now called Pamukkale, and described the opening as filled with lethal mephitic vapors.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/04/01/gate-to-hell-found-in-turkey/?intcmp=features#ixzz2PFa4nf5V

3 thoughts on “‘Gate to Hell’ found in Turkey

  1. Pingback: The Gate of Hell | Your Dog Wouldn't Like It

  2. Yeah, good call! Very interesting! Thanks for the input!

    12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

    13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

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  3. Maybe this is the city Pergamon where Antipas lived. The reference can be found in Revelations 2:12-13. Never know…Thanks for the post and many, many blessings to you….Robin

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