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Mt. Nemrut Dag, AdiyamanMt. Nemrut Dag, Adiyaman

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    Nemrut Dag is for sure a world famous spot. But it is so singular!
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      Description is ok Tugce
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      Hum Tugce, seems like you didn't locate the spot exactly at the right place huh? ;-)
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Mount Nemrut has since been a significant attraction, with thousands sunrise and sunset visitors to see the stones in the best possible light.

My experience, Explo description: 

When the dynasty was at its height of power during the 1st century B.C. This spectacular structure was made of large slabs of rock to form a pyramid-like configuration. The east and west terraces of this mound are open-air temples. On these terraces are immense statues of lions, eagles, five gigantic god statues, four male and one female, most of which are amazingly well preserved. The statues are arranged in the same order on both the eastern and western terraces ; Apollo, Tyche the Commagene god of fertility, Zeus, Antiochus and Hercules.

You should see sunrise and sunset in Nemrut. The best period is between May 15 and October 15.

Learn more about Commagene empire. A collection of colossal statues on a remote mountain 2150m (7,001 ft) high, adorning the temple and tomb of King Antiochus, one of the kings of Commagene.

My personal recommendations: 

After the visit, make a break in the seaside of Atatürk barage and eat famous lake fish. Also you can buy some souvenirs such as carpetbag, rug, puppet, Nemrut statue.

How getting there: 

Touring vehicles can be hired from Adiyaman or Kahta district.Mt Nemrut is located 100 km from Adiyaman.

A tip to eat: 

In Kahta, seaside of the lake, you can eat fresh fish.

A tip to sleep: 

Hostels at Kahta, Adıyaman, and Malatya.

Useful information: 
Open hours: 

All day long. April to October.

Visit duration: 

Sunrise Tour begins at very early in the morning from Adiyaman, and lasts 3-4 hours. Sunset Tour begins in the afternoon from Adiyaman. After arrive be prepared to walk uphill, near the peak where the road ends, for about 15 minutes.

Entry fees: 

15($)

Contact: 

Adıyaman Tourism management : (+90-416) 216 38 40 - 216 10 08
Kahta Tourism management : (+90-416) 725 50 07
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