Situated in the inner part of the Aegean
Region, is Denizli, a tourist attraction city with its numerous beauty.
Dating back to the Calcholithic age, this was the site of a settlement of the earliest communities, and changed hands continuously, becoming the center of various civilizations in different time periods.
The ancient city of Laodikeia is here, with its ruins awaiting for the sightseers in addition to Triopolis which was known as the center of bishops, while Christianity spread. Laodikeia was one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the book of Revelations. The city is still the subject of excavations.
Hierapolis is another ancient city, being a
historical treasure, while it also offers a real wonder of nature. Named
as "Pamukkale" (meaning Cotton Castle in
Turkish) this place is astonishingly beautiful,
and unique in the world with its white travertine offering marvelous scenery.
The wide forests and numerous picnicking and camping areas here contribute to this natural and archaeological richness, while its position as a stopover between the major provinces like Izmir, Ankara and Antalya, increases the tourist attraction of Denizli. The thermal resorts also attract visitors to the provinces with their spring waters of therapeutic effects; Gemezli, Cezmeli, Tekke and Kizildere are the main spa resorts, besides the thermal centers of Pamukkale and Karahayit.
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Roosters
"Denizli Rooster", the symbol of .Denizli is a domestic species which is well
known all over Turkey with its color and body
building, harmonious long and beautiful crowing. According to some rumors,
Berat roosters having long crowing were brought to Istanbul during
Ottoman
Empire from Albania and then brought to .Denizli and crossbred with domestic
local chicken and thus .Denizli Rooster species were originated.
Probabily this is not
true because there are no similarities between the two species when compared in
terms of color and body structure. .Denizli rooster was
probabily originated upon great care shown by the local people to long crowing rooster
for centuries.
.Denizli rooster's eyes are black and blackened with kohl. Its legs
are dark grey or purple, its comb is in big axe comb, and atrium is red or white
spots on red background; general color is black and dirty white together.
Sometimes wing features have brown colors as well. Red roosters have black-white
mixture. Their live weight is about 3-3.5 kgs (7 pounds). They are divided into 3 groups
according to their colors, body building and comb types. According to
their colors they are classified into 6 groups as: Demirkir (iron), Pamukkir
(cotton), Kinali (henna), Al (red),
Siyah (black) and Kurklu (with fur). According to their body shape they are divided into 3 types: Yuksek
Boyun (high neck), Sulun (fasan) and Kupeli (with earings). According to their combs, they are
divided into 2 types: Genis Ibik (big comb) and Dar Ibik (small comb).
The sound of .Denizli roosters are classified according to the tone and
clearness. According to sound tones they are divided into 3 groups: Ince (low),
Davudi (bass), Kalin (high). Davudi voice is between high pitched and deep voice and
is the only sound close to deep voice. According to clearness, they are divided
into 4 groups: sad voice, shrill voice, wavy voice (funny voice).
Crowing of .Denizli roosters is performed upon use of all abilities. Crowing is
divided into 4 groups depending on body position during crowing, which are
Lion crowing, Wolf crowing, Hero crowing, Pus crowing.
A good .Denizli Rooster must have: alive appearance; long and strong legs and
neck; wide and deep chest; sharp and sloped toward head tail. The same features
are true for the chicken. The crowing period of .Denizli Roosters in the first
year must be 20 to 25 seconds.
Breeding roosters are selected under the control of Directorate of Province
Agricultural Affairs and the rest are sold according to the
demands made from various parts of the country between March - April, and sales
of chicks are made between March - June.
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