This is Mount Nemrut, a mystical peak in southeastern Turkey. In the 1st century BCE, King Antiochus I erected these monumental figures of Greek, Persian, and Armenian deities, including Zeus, Hercules, Apollo, and himself, to guard his final resting place.
Though the heads of these statues have long since fallen, they remain scattered across the mountain’s terraces, creating a dramatic and unforgettable scene. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is particularly awe-inspiring at sunrise or sunset, when the golden light illuminates the ancient sculptures and the surrounding landscape, transporting visitors to a world of myth and legend.
