The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69–34 B.C.), who reigned over Commagene, a kingdom founded north of Syria and the Euphrates after the breakup of Alexander's empire, is one of the most …

Antiochus I, an Armenian king whose lineage connected him to the Seleucids, Ptolemies, and Macedonians, ruled the small territory of Commagene in Asia Minor in the 1st century BC. The …

Jun 20, 2023 · It is thought to have been built by the late Hellenistic King Antiochus I of Commagene, but it also seems to have been a monument to himself. To date, it is one of the …

Jun 1, 2021 · Nemrut is the site of the eminently impressive first century BC mountain-top tomb of King Antiochus I Epiphanes. Also known as or Nemrud or as Mount Nemrut (Nemrut Dağı in …

Feb 5, 2018 · Mount Nemrut, the monumental resting place of King Antiochus I Theos from the Kingdom of Commagene, is one of the most fascinating ancient places in Turkey. Although the …

The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69–34 B.C.E.), who reigned over Commagene, a kingdom founded north of Syria and the Euphrates after the breakup of Alexander’s empire, is one of …

Feb 13, 2025 · In 62 BCE, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene from the Armenian Orontid dynasty constructed a monumental tomb-sanctuary on the summit of Mount Nemrut. This …

Sep 12, 2020 · Nemrut is a mountain in the Taurus Mountain range that separates the Mediterranean coastal region from the central Anatolian Plateau in southern Turkey. In 62 BC, …

Jan 27, 2025 · One of the region’s most magical places to visit is Mount Nemrut, a gorgeous mountain-top tomb built by King Antiochus I. A King who wanted to be remembered, not for his …

Aug 26, 2020 · Located in the eastern Taurus mountain range in southern Turkey, near the town of Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut is home to an ancient complex built by the fourth, and arguably …