Karakus Tumulusu

Interesting

Visited Karakus Tumulus. This is a monumental tomb for three women. Built in the 2nd century by King Mithridates II of the Commagene civilization for his mother, sister, and daughter. Three columns re...

21 metre gravel tumulus

A monumental tomb to the Queen or other Royal member of the Commagene Royal family. There are four remaining 9 to 10 metre columns with a bull, lion and eagle statues.

THE MOTHERS OF THE COMMAGENE

The tumulus belonging to the royal queen and princesses of the kingdom of Commagene, built by Mithridates II, son of the magnificent king of Commagene I antiochos. 1 is the sacred burial site of Antio...

Impressive artefacts and scenery

It was our first stop on our way to Nemrut mountain. We didn't have any specific expectations; maybe because of that we were amazed by the columns and the reliefs on them on top of a hill facing a gre...

Joli point de vue

Pas incontournable mais c'est sur la route de Nemrut et ça vaut le coup d'oeil. En particulier sur la vallée tout autour. Les amateurs de vieilles pierres seront ravis de découvrir ce site simple et n...