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| Nemrut Dagi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A view from West of Nemrut Mt, Eski Kahta, Adiyaman, Turkey A view from West of Nemrut Mt, Eski Kahta, Adiyaman, Turkey Sezgin Aytuna Nemrut Mountain is located South of Malatya (75km) or North of Kahta (50km), Adiyaman in SE Turkey. The statues were found in 1881 by Kral Sester, a German archeologist. In 1987, Nemrut mountain was made a world heritage site by Unesco and immediatly after the area was declared a national park by the Turkish Ministry of Forest. At the cone shape summit of this 2,200m elevated mountain one can find statues mythical figures of Apollon, Zeus, Hercules and others. The statues stare at you silenty more than 2000 years. More statues on the Western side than the East side. The altar is located on the east site. These statues were carved around 63 B.C during the reign of Antiochus-I, the emperor of the Commagene King. Here you can wonder around the cone shape, a man made summit, where Antiochus's tumules was located which were hidded under the man made limestone dome. It is amazing to watch the sun sets and sun rises at the summit. However, the sun rise is very cold, make sure that you have thick sleeping bags or blankets from the hotel you stay in, even in the hot summer days. Remember, you will be watching the sun rise at 2,200m (7,000ft) elevated mountain. Actually, the best way is to stay (sleep) at the mountain on the eastern site which I did in 1986 and watch the sun rise at 3am. The colors are more than beautiful!!!. The best way to travel the area is by plane to Adiyaman (from Istanbul or Ankara) and take a special tour to Kahta and follow the road signs where you will pass the small tumulus of Karakus (belongs to Antiochus's wife), over looking to Nemrut Mountain (as seen on the picture), the Cendere Bridge (over Kahta River), Eski Kahta Castle, Arsemia, the towns of Damlacik, Narince and Karadut ( it has good pansions after passing the town) and reach the Mountain. The good road ends near the edge of the summit, however, one has to walk (or rent a mule) 1 km more, steep up hill, to reach the top where the statues are located. While you are there make sure to make a loop around the summit and enjoy the view and see more stateus on the north side as well. There are lots of restaurants on the way (at Damlacik and Karadut) and at the top, no need to carry food or water with you. This is at least a 12 hours tour to enjoy. You may swim in the Kahta River, under the Cendere Bridge (see the picture), during July and August (a branch of famous Euphrates) during the hot summer days. In the area, the weather is always very hot ,over 45C during the day time but very dry, between June-September make sure to stay at the hotels which have air-conditon rooms. If they do not have it stay at Karadut village pansions, at 1000m high, over looking to Nemrut Mountain where you do not need an air-condition. I worked in the area (1985-1990) as a petroleum geologist for ARCO International Oil and Gas Company and did lots of field work and mapping the geology every corner of the area and visited all the villages and towns A.. to Z. When you go to Nemrut, you will pass in front of the two oil fields discoved by ARCO that I had worked, one is rigth after the town of Damlacik on your rigth called "Cendere Oil Field" and the other one is very near Karadut Village, called "Ozan Sungurlu Oil Field", both of them are still pumping oil. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: personel ::::::::::::Day Trips Edit This Nemrut Mountain: Nemrut Dagi (Mt. Nemrut) is the first impressive peak rising from a flat plain in Northern Mesopotamia and stretches to a height of 2150 metres. It is matchless in its historical treasures. The original peak was removed and in its place was constructed the Tumulus of Antiochos 1, one of the kings of Commagene when it was at its height of power and art expression during the 1st century B.C. This interesting structure was made by heaping up pieces of rocks to make the 50 m x 150 m mound. The east and west terraces of this mound are open-air temples. On these terraces are statues of lions, eagles, five gigantic god statues, four male and one female. Dexiosis type reliefs are in a good state of preservation. On the western terrace the heads of these statues have been toppled but are in good condition. These heads alone are taller than a man. On the eastern terrace the 9m high statues are well enough preserved to see the gods sitting on their thrones. The statues are in the same order on both terraces; Apollo, Tyche the Commagene god of fertility, Zeus, Antiochus and Hercules. Reliefs of the genealogy of Antiochus as well as others are now being restored. Opposite, at the other end of the terrace, is an altar with several steps leading up to it from all four sides. Adiyaman and Environs: This area lies in the southeast of Turkey in the central Firat (Euphrates) region. According to archaeological research the history of the area goes back to the Paleolithic Age. During the Neolithic Age (8000-7000 B.C.) Gritille, Hayaz, Ancoz and Samsat were the main culture centres. After the Early Bronze Age the Hittites lived here and formed the Anatolian Federation. The region was populated successively by Mitanni, Urartians, Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians, the people of Commagene, Romans, Byzantines, Abbasidas, Omayyads, Seljuks, i Ikhanians, Mameluks and the Ottoman Empire. In the centre of Adiyaman are the remains of a fortress built by the Omayyad Caliph, Hisn-i Mansur, in the VIII century and later restored by the Seljuks. Today this fortress is a park. A mosque, Ulu Cami, from the 14th century is of importance. A colourful place for shopping is the Oturakci Carsisi where you can buy local handicrafts, rugs, kilims and saddle bags. The ancient city of Perre, today called Pirin, is 5 km from Adiyaman. The city ruins and 208 caves in the rocks, where there are human reliefs, are of historical importance. At the Adiyaman Museum you will find on display archaeological and ethnographical finds from various historical periods. The museum is open everyday except Mondays. In order to reach Mountain Nemrut, which is 83km from Adiyaman and 48km from Kahta, one proceeds by minibus or taxi through Narince and Karadut up to 1km from the top. Here there is a rest area. Walking along a path from the rest area for 20 minutes one reaches the tumulus. The view is spectacular and it is worth the climb to view the sunrise and sunset. To be enveloped by this natural beauty and live in history will leave one with an impression for a lifetime. May October is the best time to visit the region. Eski Kale: Eski Kale is near Eski Kahta (Kocahisar) and is the ancient fortress of Arsameia, built with no small effort on a steep cliff. Its walls and parapets are still in good condition. On a special path, that was used for religious ceremonies leading up the mountain side, is a statue pointing the direction to the temple. Another 100 meters farther along is a Dexiosis relief showing a hand-shaking scene between King Mithradates and Hercules, carved in about 50 B.C. Near this relief are rooms hollowed into the rock that were particularly used for religious ceremonies. Following along this footpath still upward one comes to the largest rock inscription in Anatolia. It tells of the political intentions and the religious beliefs of the Commagene Kingdom, that Arsameia was its capital and that Mithridates, the father of Antioches I, was buried there. Just below this inscription is a large opening that descends by a stone stairway to a depth of 158 metres. This passageway leads to Arsameia but now it is blocked off half-way along. Above this inscription, following the path up the mountainside, are the foundations and mosaic floors of the Arsameia Palace. Yeni Kale: Yeni Kale is the second fortress and is located in the village of Kocahisar just opposite Eski Kale. The Kahta River runs between the two. This fortress is built on a 300-350 metre high rock. Archeologists have proven it to be the fortress for the kings of Commagene. Certain additions were made in Mameluk times to give the appearance that it has today. The castle is surrounded by high walls with only one entrance gate. Inside are houses, shopping areas, a bazaar, a mosque, cisterns, a jail and a dungeon. Cendere Bridge: A surviving Roman bridge built in the time of Septimus Severus, it spans the Kahta River in one single arch. It is constructed of 92 stones each weighing about 10 tons. The three columns, two at one end and one at the other, are 9-10 metres in height. Karakas Tumulus: This 35 metre high tumulus is the funerary monument of the Commagene royal families. The tumulus is surrounded by four 9-10 metre high columns that are surmounted by large animal figures. Samsat: The ruins of Samosata (3rd c, n.t:.), the old Kommagene capital on the Euphrates, now mostly lie submerged beneath the waters of the Ataturk Baraji (Dam) south-west of Kahta. Only when the level in the reservoir is low does the 45m/148ft high castle hill, which in 1990 was still being excavated, break the surface of the water. The site is reached from Adiyaman by driving east to Anil and then south along the new road to Yeni Samsat (about 65km/40 miles). From about 640 Samsat, like Adiyaman, was one of the frontier forts (thugur) constantly changing hands between Byzantium and the Arab and Turkoman invaders, sometimes under Christian occupation (e.g. 700, 860, 1098) and at other times Muslim (10th c. Emirate of Aleppo; 12th c. Seljucks). More Travel Information: www.bilsentravel.com Contributors January 31, 2008 new by bilsentravel [Add Day Trip] Nemrut Tours Edit This Cappadocia , Nemrut Mountain and Urfa Tours Day 01 Very early in the morning we will meet you at our Istanbul hotel and transfer you to the domestic airport and put you on a 1 hour 15 minute flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, as soon as you arrive we will transfer you to the tour bus and continue on a full day tour of Cappadocia. Sites you’ll see today *The World Heritage Site of Goreme Open-Air Museum--This is a cluster of rock cut Byzantine churches, chapels and monasteries which include some more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +90 535 722 0175 url: www.bilsentravel.com address: Klodfarer Caddesi No : 3 Sultanahmet - Istanbul - Turkey email: info@bilsentravel.com |