Nemrut Dağ, Turkey's enigmatic temple tomb

Nemrut Dağ, Turkey's enigmatic temple tomb

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Nemrut Dağ, located in Turkey, is a temple tomb built by King Antiochus in the late Hellenistic period. The site features large statues of the king and various deities, which have lost their heads over time. Rediscovered in 1881, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The construction of these massive stone structures without modern tools remains a mystery, and they are believed to hold mythological significance.

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What happened to the heads of the sculptures at Nemrut Da?

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How was Nemrut Da rediscovered and when was it designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

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