History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Sesönk (Dikilitaş) Monumental Tomb
Besni, Adıyaman
A monumental tomb tumulus on Kızıldağ, built by King Mithridates II of Commagene and surrounded by columns with reliefs of a woman, a man and lions.
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Its story
The tumulus on Kızıldağ, about 33 km southeast of Besni, was built as a monumental tomb by King Mithridates II of Commagene. Around the tumulus stand three pairs of columns, each about 10 meters tall; the reliefs on the columns depict a woman, a man and lions. Built by the same king as the Karakuş Tumulus in Kâhta, this monument is a lesser-known but impressive example of the Commagene royal burial tradition.
Key facts
- Period
- 1st century BC (Commagene)
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Kızıldağ, ~33 km southeast of Besni
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.48514, 38.06790
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://adiyaman.ktb.gov.tr/TR-61374/antik-kent-kaya-mezarlari-ve-magaralar.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25389006