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Some of the statues near the peak of Mount Nemrut. The mountain lies 40 km (25 mi) north of Kahta, near Adıyaman.In 62 BC, King Antiochus I 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 composite Greek and Iranian gods, such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo ...
Statues of gods and the pyramid-like tomb-sanctuary of King Antiochus Theos of Commagene rising behind, atop Mount Nemrut Head of Antiochus atop Mount Nemrut. Antiochus is famous for building the impressive religious sanctuary of Mount Nemrut. When Antiochus reigned as king he was creating a royal cult for himself and preparing to be worshipped ...
2 June 1976: 1,118 hectares (11.18 km 2) [46] [47] Mount Sarıçalı National Park: Ankara: 21 October 2021: 1,024 hectares (10.24 km 2) [48] [49] İğneada Floodplain Forests National Park: Kırklareli: 13 November 2007: 3,155 hectares (31.55 km 2) [50] [51] Independence Path National Historic Park: Ankara, Çankırı, Kastamonu: 2 November ...
Nemrut is considered one of the most spectacular volcanoes in the region. [2] Its caldera can be accessed in the summer on 4x4 vehicles from the south or east side. [31] Nemrut is covered with snow five months per year, and therefore the Turkish authorities are building a mountain ski resort and a 2,517 m long ski track on the slopes of Nemrut. [5]
Lake Nemrut is situated at an elevation of about 2,247 m (7,372 ft) above main sea level. It has an area of 12.36 km 2 (4.77 sq mi), and its average depth is about 100 m (330 ft) with a maximum depth of 176 m (577 ft). [3] [4] Nemrut Caldera is on the youngest volcanic cone in Turkey, which is in a not
Orontes is mentioned in one of the stelae (monument containing information) of Mount Nemrut, erected by his descendant Antiochus I of Commagene (r. 70–31 BC ). The inscription of the stelae places Orontes as the founder of the Orontid dynasty, and mentions his marriage with Rhodogune, in order to highlight the Commagenian claim to Achaemenid ...
Nimrod appears as a boss in X-Men: Gamesmaster's Legacy. Nimrod and a Nimrod Series MK IV Sentinel appear in Marvel: Avengers Alliance. Nimrod appears as a playable character in Marvel Contest of Champions. Nimrod appears as a boss in The Uncanny X-Men - Days Of Future Past. Nimrod appears as an alternate skin for a Sentinel in Marvel: Future ...
Nemrut or Nemrud may refer to: Mount Nemrut, in southeastern Turkey; Nemrut (volcano), in eastern Turkey Lake Nemrut; Mustafa Yamulki (1866–1936), also known as ...