Silent Witnesses of Commagene: Sofraz Tumuli
Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Türkiye, is rich in historical and cultural treasures. Among its most remarkable examples are the Sofraz Tumuli. These tumuli, dating back approximately 1800 years, are significant archaeological structures that illuminate the region’s history. Named after the village of Sofraz in the Besni district, the Sofraz Tumuli are located southeast of
Message from 2100 years ago: “Be extremely obedient and law-abiding”
The translation process of the 2100-year-old inscription found in the ancient city of Perre in Adıyaman continues. The message “Obey and respect the law to the utmost” read on the inscription drew attention. The ancient city of Perre is located in the central Örenli (Pirin) neighborhood of Adıyaman province in the southeast of today’s Turkey.
The statues on Mount Nemrut are being preserved with nano cells
Stone statues of many Greek and Persian gods, built by Antiochos Theos, king of Commagene, on the summit of Mount Nemrut in 62 BC, were protected by injecting nano cells. According to the news on IHA, last year, cracks in the statues on Mount Nemrut, which is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and has