Mount Nemrut-Adiyaman

icy · 27th May 2007, 13:50

MOUNT NEMRUT

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It is discovered in 1881, but excavation didn't start until 1953.
The site was constructed by Antiochus 1, who prided himself on his royalty and power. He was deposed in 38 BC by the Romans after a 26 year reign. Antiochus believed himself to be the descendent of Apollo so, he built a statue of himself along with those of Apollo, Zeus, Tyche (Fortuna) and Hercules flanked by a lion and an eagle. An artificial mountain peak of rock 50 meters high is piled between the two ledges of the gods, and some suspect Antiochus' tomb may be underneath it.The colossal heads of the ancient gods now lie scattered at the summit of the mountains making an impressive picture at sunset. Located in Adiyaman,TURKEY

Rhunnen · 15th September 2007, 14:17

carving of astral lion with moon, planets and stars:

i ve heard a project about putting heads on their own necks in a time, but it s not clear now it ll be happen or not

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