Nemrut From The Air — Nezih Başgelen

Nemrut From The Air
Nezih BaşgelenArkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
Nemrut From The Air
Nezih BaşgelenMount Nemrut the highest peak in the Taurus range lies in the Turkish province of Adıyaman In the first century B C King Antiochus I of Commagene built a 50 meter high tumulus on Nemrut s summit To the east and west of this mound of stones the ruler constructed two terraces where he erected 9 meter statues of himself and the gods

Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
With the publication in August 2000 of Nemrut from the Air and Zeugma from the Air Archaeology and Art Publications launched a new series of photo albums devoted to aerial views of Turkey s landscapes cityscapes and cultural heritage sites Full color aerial photographs of Mount Nemrut and a statue by statue description of King Antiochus of Commegene s royal sanctuary atop the mountain s summit make Nemrut from the Air a unique and informative guide to one of Turkey s most famous monuments Likewise Zeugma from the Air s bird s eye views of 11 ancient Zeugma and its surroundings offer an exceptional pictorial record of this renowned archaeological site which is now almost completely submerged in the reservoir of the Birecik Dam

Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
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Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
With the publication in August 2000 of Nemrut from the Air and Zeugma from the Air Archaeology and Art Publications launched a new series of photo albums devoted to aerial views of Turkeys landscapes cityscapes and cultural heritage sites Full color aerial photographs of Mount Nemrut and a statue by statue description of King Antiochus of Commegenes royal sanctuary atop the mountains summit make Nemrut from the Air a unique and informative guide to one of Turkeys most famous monuments Likewise Zeugma from the Airs birds eye views of 11 ancient Zeugma and its surroundings offer an exceptional pictorial record of this renowned archaeological site which is now almost completely submerged in the reservoir of the Birecik Dam

Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
With the publication in August 2000 of Nemrut from the Air and Zeugma from the Air Archaeology and Art Publications launched a new series of photo albums devoted to aerial views of Turkey s landscapes cityscapes and cultural heritage sites Full color aerial photographs of Mount Nemrut and a statue by statue description of King Antiochus of Commegene s royal sanctuary atop the mountain s summit make Nemrut from the Air a unique and informative guide to one of Turkey s most famous monuments Likewise Zeugma from the Air s bird s eye views of 11 ancient Zeugma and its surroundings offer an exceptional pictorial record of this renowned archaeological site which is now almost completely submerged in the reservoir of the Birecik Dam