At the top of Mount Nemrut is one of Turkey's most iconic landmarks. A magnificent historic site located in the east of the Taurus mountain range, it is the eighth wonder of the world, which contains the most valuable monuments of the Kingdom of Kommagen. The enchanting and eerie burial mound of King Antiochus I of the Kingdom of Commagena sits atop Mount Nemrut. UNESCO inscribed Mount Nemrut on the World Heritage List in 1987; UNESCO also named this place the 8th Wonder of the World.
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Where is Mount Nemrut located?
Mount Nemrut with a height of 2206 meters is one of the highest peaks in the east of the Taurus Mountains and is located on the ancient Arsameya road. Nemrut rises over the entire territory, covering the crossing of the Firat River and the plains.
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History
Back in the days when the Roman and Parthian (Persian) empires were rivals, this region found itself right on the border between two gigantic rivals. It used to be part of the Roman Empire, Commagene, and its ruler. Mithridates I declared his independence. When Mithridates I died in 64 BC, his son Antiochus I claimed the crown and promoted the independence of this tiny kingdom. He signed treaties with both Rome and the Parthians. It was these actions that led Antiochus to believe that Commagene was more important than they really are, which ultimately led to his downfall when he was overthrown by the Romans in 38 BC. E. It is said that the tomb of Antiochus was hidden there, although his grave was never found, despite extensive archaeological work at this place.
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| Mount Nemrut Turkey |
How to get there?
Due to its convenient location, Mount Nemrut can be easily reached by various means of transport. Upon arrival at Adiyaman Airport, travelers can either take a ride on one of the shuttle buses to Nemrut or rent a car and drive through the village of Karadut to get there.