As the sign states, Mt. Nemrut is the tomb of
King Antiochos Epiphanes, 1st century BC.
The entire top of this peak is a massive artificial mound built of broken rock. It is the burial mound, and quite impressive.
The road to the top is also impressive even though it is just a decade old. It is 10 miles (plus) long and made of 6"x 6" hand laid cobble stones.
The base of the mound is surrounded by a plethora of carved images: Greek gods, Greek kings, and lion sentinels.
Yes, there are three people standing at the far left of this picture.
Ideally, visitors to Mt. Nemrut climb to the summit to see the sun rise. However, those who are not early risers are equally rewarded if they climb the mountain in the afternoon and wait till the sun sets.
