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Tag: Commagene Kingdom

Sesönk Tumulus

Commagene Kingdom’s Monument Defying Time: Sesönk Tumulus

In the mystical geography of Adıyaman, the Sesönk (Dikilitaş) Tumulus rises like a whisper from beyond time. This ancient structure is the 2060-year-old resting place of II. Mithridatis, son of Commagene King I. Antiochos. Bearing traces of luxury and splendor, this tumulus, with its rock-carved chambers and massive stone mound, holds a captivating mystery. Unlike

Old Kahta Castle

2200-year-old ancient Kahta Castle opened to visitors

The 2,200-year-old New Castle (ancient Kahta Castle) in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, located in the southeast of Türkiye, was opened to visitors. In 2005, restoration works consisting of 3 stages were carried out in the Kahta Castle, which was closed for security reasons. In February 2023, the defense, bazaar and palace sections of the

Kahta castle

Restoration works have come to an end in the 2200-year-old Kahta castle damaged by earthquakes

The reconstruction works started in the 2200-year-old Kahta castle, which was damaged by two major earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, have come to an end. Kahta Castle is located in Adıyaman province in the southeast of Türkiye. The history of the castle built on the steep cliffs on the west side of Kahta Stream dates back