Mount Nemrut also called Mount Nemrud is one of the most interesting tourist attractions of Turkey.
The mountain lies 40 km north of Kahta, near Adyaman.
This spectacular structure is made of large slabs of rock to form a pyramid-like configuration.
The east and west terraces of this mound are open-air temples.
These statues were once seated, with names of each god inscribed on them.
The pattern of damage to the heads suggests that they were deliberately damaged because of belief in iconoclasm.
The statues have not been restored to their original positions.
The site also preserves stone slabs with bas-relief figures that are thought to have formed a large frieze.
These slabs display the ancestors of Antiochus, who included both Greek and Persians.
The statues appear to have Greek-style facial features, but Persian clothing and hairstyling.
This may be an indication of when construction began on this monument.
The best time to visit Mt.
Nemrut is between May 15 and October 15.
Touring vehicles can be hired from Adiyaman or Kahta district.
Sources:Wikipedia,Travel in Turkey,Turkey-Now
