Who Created Nemrut Dagi
In 62 Bc, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene Built on the Mountain Top a Tomb-Sanctuary Flanked by Huge Statues 8–9-Metre High (26–30 Ft) of Himself, Two...
In 62 BC, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues 8–9-metre high (26–30 ft) of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek and Iranian gods, such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes.
Why was Mount Nemrut built?
Crowning one of the highest peaks of the Eastern Taurus mountain range in south-east Turkey, Nemrut Dağ is the Hierotheseion (temple-tomb and house of the gods) built by the late Hellenistic King Antiochos I of Commagene (69-34 B.C.) as a monument to himself.
When was Nemrut Dagi built?
Nemrut Dağı (Mount Nemrut) Notable for its ancient tomb and temple complex, which includes numerous massive statues of Greek and Persian gods, the stunning site was constructed by King Antiochus I in 62 BC and is today considered to be the most significant monument of the Kingdom of Commagene.
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