June 13, 2008

Adiyaman and beyond





Other than Mount Nemrut, we also visited Arsemeia, east of the Kahta River, 63 km from Adiyaman. A relief stele of Mithridates, king of the Commagene, stands on the ceremonial road of the city. There is also the Cendere Bridge, an ancient bridge located 55km from Adiyamana and northeast of Karakus Hill. this structure was constructed during the period of Roman Emperor Septimus Severu, built with 92 large stones and has a large and small arches.


Another place we visited was the Karakus Tepesi. The name Karakus comes from an eagle statue that stands on a 2.54 meter high column. These tours were included in the 200YTL.

If you have only two days, I highly recommend that you stay in Adiyaman Central, stay in Bozdogan Hotel and take the tour organized by the hotel. You will still pay 200YTL whether its for 2 or 6 people because you pay 'by the minibus', and not per-head basis.

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