Nemrut Mountain: A Heritage from Past to Present

Mount Nemrut, the site of a monument and temple of the ancient Kingdom of Commagene, is famous for its fascinating statues—which stand up to 32 feet high—and its yards upon yards of inscriptions. It is located near the modern city of Adıyaman.

The history of Mount Nemrut dates back to the 1st century BC. During this period, the Kingdom of Commagene ruled the eastern shore of the Euphrates River. It was a powerful kingdom that emerged as a synthesis of Hellenistic and Persian cultures.

The monumental statues of Mount Nemrut are considered to be a synthesis of Hellenistic and Persian art. While the faces of the statues are influenced by Greek art, their clothing and accessories bear the characteristics of Persian art.

The east terrace of Mount Nemrut is home to giant statues of King Antiochus I of Commagene's gods and ancestors, including Apollo, Heracles, Zeus, and Arsames. At the feet of these towering figures stand other important figures from the Commagene Kingdom.

Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, is one of the most important historical sites in Türkiye. 

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