Karakuş, Royal funerary monument in Kâhta, Turkey
The Karakuş Tumulus rises 35 meters above ground level and contains three groups of limestone Doric columns surrounding an artificial burial mound.
King Mithridates II constructed this mausoleum between 31 and 20 BCE to honor his mother Isias, sister Antiochis, and niece Aka of the Commagene dynasty.
Greek inscriptions on the columns detail the relationships between royal family members and commemorate the women through honorific declarations carved in stone.
Located 12 kilometers from Kâhta, the archaeological site remains open to visitors without entrance fees and offers views toward Mount Nemrut on clear days.
The site features a tall column topped with an eagle sculpture, which led to its Turkish name Karakuş, meaning black bird.
Location: Kâhta
Location: Adıyaman Province
GPS coordinates: 37.86939,38.58800
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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