Tonight we are north of biblical Hierapolis (mentioned in Colossians 4:13). En route here we saw Lao

On Paul s First Journey, he and Barnabas passed through Perga in Pamphylia (Acts 13:13-14). On the return portion of the trip they came again to Pamphylia (Acts 14:24), and when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia , and from there they sailed to Antioch (vv. 24-25). Notice here the region of Pamphylia:
Notice the topography on the first map, and see as you leave the coastal area and go northward you run into the mountains, using Attalia and Perga in your second map as reference points. The plains of Pamphylia give way to the formidable terrain of the Taurus mountain range.
Tonight we are north of biblical Hierapolis (mentioned in Colossians 4:13). En route here we saw Laodicea and Colossae. There is much to see at Hierapolis, and tomorrow we plan to explore and photograph in that area. Thanks for following along the journey. Much more to share as time permits.
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I have been studying the first Missionary Journey the last few weeks and have been wondering about the initial landing in Pamphylia. I had always thought it must have been at Attalia travel inns (since they left by that route) but bro. Jenkins blog from 2012 stated travel inns that they would have more likely gone upriver on a river called Cestrus. My question is, what is the modern day name of the Cestrus? Is it till in existence/navigable? Thanks for the update on your travels.