The place is identified by the hot springs, about 12 miles northwest of Denizli, which have been described by the scholars Pococke and Chandler.
Richard Pococke (1704–1765), an English prelate and anthropologist.
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Edward Pococke (1604–1691), an English Orientalist and biblical scholar.
The theological works of Pococke were collected, in two volumes, in 1740, with a curious account of his life and writings by Leonard Twells.
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At this time William Laud was both Bishop of London and chancellor of the University of Oxford, and Pococke was recognised as one who could help his schemes for enriching the university.
In June 1741, several members of the circle, including Windham, joined Richard Pococke in making an expedition to Chamonix.