King Antiochos I built his tomb here on a mountain top, ringed by giant seated statues of gods. The stone heads have fallen and rest on the ground. Most people come at dawn or dusk.
Inscribed 1987AdıyamanCultural
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Plan your visit
- Getting there: Fly to Adıyaman Airport (ADF). No public transport reaches the top. Kahta is the usual base, about 1 to 1.5 hours' drive away. A sunrise or sunset tour is easiest; a hire car or day-rate taxi also works.
- How long: Allow 1.5 to 2 hours on top; a half day in total.
- Best time: Summer is the practical season. It is cold and windy on top even in July, so bring warm layers.
- Tickets and hours: Open 04:00 to 20:00 from 1 April to 1 October, 06:00 to 17:00 after that. Foreign adults pay EUR 10. Winter hours can change. Check the official page.
- Tip: Book a tour or driver the day before in Kahta or Adıyaman. Check if the entrance fee is included.
- Tip: Bring sturdy shoes and a torch for the pre-dawn walk up from the car park.
- Nearby: Severan Bridge and Arsameia are on the Kahta side. Şanlıurfa and Göbekli Tepe are about 180 km away.
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Header photo: Statues on the east terrace of Mount Nemrut — Photo: Dosseman via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Inscription details checked on 8 November 2026 with UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Prices, hours and transport change, so check the official page before you go.
