In pictures: Sunset on Turkey’s massive stone heads

A glimpse of the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey

Published: October 08, 2019 19:10 Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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Tourists take photos at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Perched at an altitude of 2,150 meters, the statues are part of a temple and tomb complex that King Antiochus I, of the ancient Commagene kingdom built as a monument to himself. Image Credit: AP

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Tourists take photos at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. The ancient site was discovered in 1881 by a German engineer and the monuments are among the best-known images of Turkey, featuring on postcards or Turkish tourism posters and ads. Image Credit: AP

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A couple watch the sunset after spending the night at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Visitors climb to the site, at dawn or at dusk to see the statues under the spectacular lighting. It's also a favourite spot for star gazers to watch the night sky. Image Credit: AP

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Tourists take photos at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. The ancient site, which includes giant 10-meter high, seated statues of King Antiochus I, seen at centre, surrounded by ancient Gods, including Zeus and Apollo, was discovered in 1881 by a German engineer. Image Credit: AP

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In this time exposure photo, a woman waits for the sunset at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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Tourists walk at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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In this time exposure photo, massive stone head statues are seen at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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People wait for the sunrise at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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In this time exposure photo, massive stone head statues are seen at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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Massive stone head statues sit at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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People wait for the sunrise at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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In this time exposure photo, massive stone head statues are seen at the archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman. Image Credit: AP

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