Summit terracesMount Nemrut
The great stone heads and the tumulus of Antiochus I, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Destination · Southeastern Anatolia
Giant stone heads of gods and kings watch the sunrise from a mountaintop more than 2,000 metres high. Mount Nemrut is one of the most extraordinary sights in Turkey.
Plan your Mount Nemrut tripAbout Mount Nemrut
In the 1st century BC, King Antiochus I of Commagene built his tomb-sanctuary on the summit of Mount Nemrut, guarded by huge statues of himself and the gods. Watching the first light reach their faces is an unforgettable moment. The summit is best visited from spring to autumn.
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The great stone heads and the tumulus of Antiochus I, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A royal Commagene site with a fine relief of the king and Heracles.
An elegant Roman bridge built in honour of Septimius Severus.
A royal burial mound of Commagene, marked by columns with animal figures.
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