
Mt Nemrut is located between the two cities of Malatya and Adiyaman in Eastern Anatolia and is one of the most amazing sights in Turkey. A tumulus on top of the mountain faces both the western and eastern side with huge limestone statues of Apollo Fortuna and Zeus Heractes. There are also two lions, two eagles and bas-relief figures that appear to be part of a large frieze of various gods. At some time in history the heads have been removed from the bodies and are scattered on the mountain. The statues have not been restored to their original positions and lay where they have fallen. The Commagene was one of the Selecid successor states and occupied land between the Tauras Mountains the Euphratres. No one knows what lies beneath the actual tomb of Antiochos and there is no entrance visible. Mt Nemrut was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. It is included in our Eastern Turkey tour and can be also visited from Cappadocia. During the months from November-April Mt Nemrut is covered in snow.