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Karakuş Tumulus: Ancient Royal Mausoleum
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- Location and Structure
- Karakuş Tumulus is a 35-meter-high artificial mound near Mount Nemrut
- Named "Black Bird" due to eagle-decorated column
- Surrounded by 9-meter-high Doric columns
- Historical Significance
- Built by King Mithridates II (38-20 BCE) for his family's women
- Contains inscription dedicated to Queen Laodice, wife of Parthian King Orodes II
- Originally had three rows of columns, later demolished for Cendere Bridge
- Archaeological Findings
- German researcher Dörner discovered burial chamber 13 meters below tumulus
- Chamber filled with earth and sand, possibly due to roof collapse
- No human remains found in burial chamber
- Modern Information
- Free admission since 2017
- Visitors can explore at any time
- Located 10 km south of Kahta, accessible by regular car
- Part of recommended tour including Kahta Castle and Nemrut