Mount Nemrut Summit Statues
Nemrut Dağı
A UNESCO World Heritage Site: the hilltop tomb of King Antiochus I, where colossal stone god heads several meters tall are scattered across the eastern and western terraces. A great spot for sunrise and sunset.
The summit is a mound of rubble marking the tomb of King Antiochus I. Along the eastern and western terraces stand statues of the king alongside Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Tyche, and eagle-lion guardian figures. Their heads are about 2 meters tall, and after an earthquake they rolled down in front of the seated statues. Watch the sunrise from the east terrace and the sunset from the west. From the parking lot it's a steep climb of about 600 meters on foot. Sunrise tours usually leave Kahta around 3 a.m. Winds are strong and temperatures are low at the top, so bring a jacket even in summer. Your entry ticket can be covered by the museum pass.
Opening hours
Open about May to mid-October, from before sunrise to after sunset
Nearby sights
- Arsameia
- Yeni Kale (Kâhta Castle)
- Cendere Bridge (Severan Bridge)
- Karakuş Tumulus
- Perre Ancient City
- Adıyaman Archaeological Museum
- Atatürk Dam & Lake