Mount Nemrut and royal Armenian tomb attracted 52,000 tourists in 2017October 27, 2017 - 10:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Towering 2,134 meters over Turkey's southeastern province of Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut - where a royal tomb built by Armenian kings is notably situated - has welcomed 52,000 visitors since the beginning of 2017, Director of Culture and Tourism Mustafa Ekinci said, according to Daily Sabah. Known for its stunning sunset and sunrise views, Mount Nemrut holds a place in the United Nation's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage List. One of the highest peaks of the Eastern Taurus mountain range in southeastern Turkey, Mount Nemrut is believed to have been the site of a first century royal tomb. Armeninan King Antiochus I built monumental sculptures in his own honor at the mountain during the late Hellenistic period, including a temple tomb and house of the gods. Other sculptures found at the site include two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian and Iranian gods, such as Vahagn-Hercules, Aramazd-Zeus or Oromasdes, Bakht-Tyche and Mihr-Apollo-Mithras. Conservation laws and its status as a first degree archeological site have protected the historic mountain from destruction and deterioration. While Mount Nemrut's treasures can be admired any time of day, the site offers its full beauty at sunset. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |