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Mount Nemrut has been the subject of legends since ancient times, and today it is a place that attracts travelers interested in mountaineering, historical tourism and nature exploration. This mountain, which was defined as sacred by the Kingdom of Commagene, invites travelers to a mysterious adventure in the East with its unique landscapes, monumental tombs and artistic works. Located close to Kayadibi Village in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, Mount Nemrut is approximately 87 kilometers from Adıyaman city center. In order to start the trip, you first need to go to Adıyaman. The most practical way to go to Adıyaman is by air travel. After you go to Adıyaman, you can join the Nemrut tours here, or you can rent a car to reach the mountain surroundings. If you need a car for your trip, you can use Pegasus' car rental service. On the high points of Mount Nemrut, traces of a kingdom that existed from 750 BC to the 1st century AD await history buffs. This kingdom was established between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; He lived under the yoke of the Assyrians first and then the Macedonian Kingdom under the command of Alexander the Great. The kingdom gained its independence around the 2nd century BC. There is a lot to talk about about the Kingdom of Commagene, but we limit the subject in the case of Nemrut Ruins. Giant head sculptures placed on the mountain in the name of Antiochus I Theos Dikaios Epiphanes Philorhomaios Philhellen (I. Antiochus Theos), one of the most famous rulers of the Commagene Kingdom, are now known as the Nemrut Ruins and bring tens of thousands of history buffs together on Mount Nemrut every year. It is thought that the huge head sculptures on Mount Nemrut were designed to gather all religions and cultures under a single flag. In the light of historical documents and environmental factors, we know that the head sculptures found here symbolize the gods believed at that time. Sculptures witnessing history are made of limestone blocks. These statues were designed with the aim of making the region a kind of religious center, as well as expressing the respect of the Commagene King Antiochos I to the gods.The Kingdom of Commagene was heavily nourished by the Persian Empire on one side and the Hellenistic Greek society on the other. At that time, polytheistic religions were more common in the world, and both the Persian Empire and the Greek culture had their own mythologies. King of Commagene, Antiochus I Theos, who was the son of Queen Laodike and King Mithridates, who was a descendant of Alexander the Great, grew up with an education that included both cultures. King Mithridates I (Mithridat Kallinikos I) adopted both Persian and Greek culture as he wanted to expand his country's territory both east and west. Accordingly, it is known that the king accepted the gods believed at that time with both Greek and Persian names. King Mithridates I's goal was to establish a vast empire that encompassed both cultures. Antiochus I, who had a temple built on the hills of Mount Nemrut in line with his father's vision, later had giant statues of up to 10 meters in length, symbolizing the gods, placed here. Although the dream of synthesizing the two cultures did not come true, we can witness the splendor of those times thanks to the vision of Mithridates I and Antiochus I. The King of Commagene, Antiochos I (Antiochus I), had huge statues designed within the borders of Mount Nemrut to show his gratitude to the gods and his ancestors. This king, who reigned on the slopes of Mount Nemrut, thus transformed the Kahta district of Adıyaman province into a touristic center. In short, ancient structures and magnificent nature views await you on the slopes of Mount Nemrut at an altitude of 2150 meters.
