High above southeastern Turkey, a forgotten king’s dream of immortality has left behind huge stone figures, ancient myths, ...

In Türkiye’s southeast, monumental archaeology meets living tradition. From the summit of Mount Nemrut to the banks of the Euphrates, this region reflects shifting power, belief and adaptation.

The ruins of Nemrut Dag, Turkey, atop Mount Nemrut and 350 mi/565 km southeast of Ankara, date from the time of the Commagene civilization and were built 2,000 years ago for King Antiochus I (Ant ...

In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 time exposure photo, massive stone head statues are seen at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since ...

Hundreds of people gathered to watch the Perseid meteor shower on Saturday, seated among ancient statues atop Mount Nemrut in south-eastern Turkey. The stargazers spent the night at the UNESCO World ...

Mount Nemrut and the Euphrates: history shaped by stone and water In Türkiye’s southeast, monumental archaeology meets living tradition. From the summit of Mount Nemrut to the banks of the Euphrates, ...