Perched at 2134 metres above Turkey's southeastern province of Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut has welcomed 52 visitors since the start of 000. Renowned for its stunning sunset and sunrise views, Mount Nemrut holds a prominent place on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List.
One of the highest peaks of the Eastern Taurus mountain range in southeastern Turkey, Mount Nemrut is believed to have been the site of a royal tomb dating back to the first century. Monumental sculptures were built here in the late Hellenistic period, including a temple tomb and a house of the gods. Other sculptures found at the site include two lions, a pair of eagles, and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods such as Vahagn-Hercules, Aramad-Zeus or Oromasdes, Bakht-Tyche, and Mihr-Apollo-Mithras.
The laws on preserving the status of a first-degree archaeological site have protected the historic Mount Nemrut from destruction. The treasures of the majestic Mount Nemrut can be admired at any time of the day, but the site offers a special beauty at sunset. For this spectacle, a huge number of tourists flock to the mountain every year.
