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Turuş Rock Tombs

Merkez, Adıyaman

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Roman-era rock tombs just west of the Adıyaman–Şanlıurfa road, reached by 10–13 steps, some with reliefs on their doorways.

Safety warning

The steps are worn and slippery; be careful when descending into the burial chambers.

Its story

The Turuş rock tombs, about 40 km from Adıyaman, lie roughly 1 km west of the Adıyaman–Şanlıurfa highway and date to the Roman period. The burial chambers are reached by descending 10–13 steps cut into the rock; figures and reliefs can be seen on the doorways of some tombs. Being on the road, it offers a short archaeology stop for travelers going to or coming from Nemrut via Şanlıurfa.

Key facts

Period
Roman
Admission
Free
Getting there
Adıyaman–Şanlıurfa road, ~40 km
Visit duration
30 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.48799, 38.22761

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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/Q139432687