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Kahta Castle is a historical fortress built on steep cliffs beside the Kahta River in the Kahta district of Adıyaman Province. Although its exact construction date is unknown, it is believed to have been built during the 2nd century BCE in the period of the Kingdom of Commagene. Located opposite Arsameia, the summer capital of the Kingdom of Commagene, the castle has been used by various civilizations throughout history due to its strategic location and has undergone multiple renovations over di

Karakuş Tumulus is a significant monumental tomb complex dating to the Kingdom of Commagene, located within the boundaries of the Kâhta district in Adıyaman Province. Built in the 1st century BCE, this tumulus is a grand burial structure dedicated to Queen Antiochis of Commagene and her family. The name “Karakuş,” meaning “Black Bird,” derives from the eagle statues atop stone columns surrounding the tumulus, which are still visible today. The eagle figure is a recurring symbolic element in Comm

Haydaran Rock Tombs are burial structures carved into the main rock face and dated to the Kingdom of Commagene. They are located within the boundaries of Taşgedik village, approximately 17 kilometers north of the provincial center. Adıyaman The burial site is notable for a relief scene carved into the rock surface, depicting the handshake between King Antiochus I of Commagene and the Sun God Helios. In this regard, it constitutes an important representation of royal cult iconography in the regio

Gerger Castle is located within the boundaries of Oymaklı Village, in the Gerger district, in the northeastern part of Adıyaman Province, on the western bank of the Euphrates River. Built on steep cliffs in a strategic position, the castle consists of two sections: Upper Castle and Lower Castle. Since the era of the Kingdom of Commagene, the castle has been used by various civilizations.HistoryThe history of Gerger Castle dates back to the 2nd century BCE. Built by Arsames, the founder of the Ki

Adıyaman Museum is an archaeology and ethnography museum located in the city center of Adıyaman in Türkiye’s Southeastern Anatolia Region. The museum was established in 1979 and opened to the public in 1982 in a single-story modern building with a garden on Atatürk Boulevard in the city center. Adıyaman Museum possesses a comprehensive collection comprising archaeological artifacts ethnographic items and coins. The museum houses approximately 30000 objects of which around 2000 are on display.Arc