Our tour guide will pick you up from Malatya airport at 08.30 am. On our way to Nemrut we first visit the Perre antique city, cross the still functioning Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus bridge) which dates from the 3rd century, visit the ruins of Arsemeia and finally the Tumulus Tomb of Karakus. Leaving our transport we have to hike to the summit of Mount Nemrut (a popular UNESCO world cultural heritage site). The mountain complex consists of two flattened areas separated by a false peak of crushed rock. Scattered around the site are the colossal heads and statues of ancient dieties, for which Nemrut is world renowed.into mythology. This extraordinary landmark rests at an elevation of 8000 ft. The entire complex was built by Antiochus approximately 2000 years ago as a monument to his divine ancestry. Before we leave you can experience the stunning sunset and the effects of the changing light on the statues. Overnight at Karadut, which lies within the national park. |