Mount Nemrut
This is a must-see on our list of famous places in Turkey. The 8th wonder of the world, this historical site is located on the Arsameia antique road and is adorned with massive statues of King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene, two lions, two eagles, and various Greek and Persian gods.
Mount Nemrut, located in Eastern Turkey, is the magnificent residence of King Antiochus I Theos of the Kingdom of Commagene. This site, which is regarded as the world's eighth wonder, is filled with magnificent statues of King Antiochus I Theos and other Persian and Greek gods.
In the midst of the mystic atmosphere, you can see magnificent stone heads of ancient gods perched on the arid mountaintop. Zeus Oromasdes, Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes, Commagene-Tyche, and Heracles-Verethragna-Artagnes-Ares are some of the Greco-Persian deities you can see during your visit to the 2,150-meter-high Mount Nemrut.
- Location: Taurus Mountains, Turkey
- Things to do: explore the places nearby like Cendere bridge, Karakus etc
- Best Time To Visit: May and September
- Best Places To Stay: Zeus Otel, Gunes Motel Nemrut
