"Nemrut Dagi" Nemrutdagi by MalenaN

Nemrutdagi Travel Guide: 28 reviews and 48 photos

On the top of the mountain Nemrut Dagi is a huge hill of pebbles. This was built 2000 years
ago by a king who thought of himself as a god-king. It is belived that the tomb of the king,
Antiochus, lies beneath this 50 metres high mound.
The heads of Nemrut Dagi has fallen of sitting statues of gods and king Antiochus.

I saw the sunset from the west terarace and would really like to see the sunrise from
the east terrace one day.

Last visit to Nemrutdagi: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Apr 4, 2004
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Reviews (22)

Windy What to Pack (1)

Nemrut Dagi is 2000 metres high so even in summer it can be cool and windy on the top. I visited in the middle of July... more travel advice

Not an easy way Favorites (9)

Watch your steps when you climb up to the top of Yeni Kale. We took one way up, but realised there were loose stones,... more travel advice

Many people Things to Do (8)

To see the sunset from the west terrace is beautiful. Many people want to see it and you will not be alone. When I was... more travel advice

Long shadows Things to Do (8)

Many people visit Nemrut Dagi at sunset. As the sun is low the shadows behind the stoneheads become long and it is... more travel advice

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Yaqui Dec 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

What a awesome place. The ruins and those massive sculptures of the heads a fabulous! Thanks for sharing such a special historical place!
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Bwana_Brown Jun 21, 2006 at 8:50 AM

I don't really know much about Turkey, but looking at your pages has made me want to see more! Very impressive ruins and rugged terrain that you were able to explore here!
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globetrott Jan 4, 2006 at 1:05 PM

an interesting page bringing back great memories. This is one of the most fascinating places in eastern Turkey !
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sim1 Oct 30, 2004 at 12:55 AM

I am surprised again and again by your pages Malena. You discover so many wonderful places!!! I enjoyed reading your page a lot! Thanks for letting me discover this (to me unknown) part of the world.
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sachara Sep 19, 2004 at 4:47 AM

Great pictures and info about Nemrutdagi. When we visited that interesting place in 1985 there were hardly any visitors around sunset.
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grets Jul 9, 2004 at 9:33 AM

Lots of interesting info and some great pictures on a destination that's very high on my 'wish list'. One day.....
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evliyasems Jun 30, 2004 at 8:18 AM

Superrior page of Adiyaman city. Well done. Everyone must visit Adiyaman Nemrut Mountain.
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Paul2001 May 16, 2004 at 9:04 AM

Superb page Malena. I wished I had made the effort to visit. Unfortunately I did not have the time.
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kenyneo May 10, 2004 at 12:32 AM

these tips are really what I need ..still pondering whether it better to go nemrut from malatya or sanliurfa / kahta. Anyway thanks malena
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dr.firas Apr 8, 2004 at 3:18 AM

Beautiful Castle Yeni Kale, I always like to discover beautiful places, and there are too many in Turkey! Great page Malena ;-D