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Pontic tombs

The tombs of the kings of Pontus located in Amasya, northern Turkey, are rock-carved tombs of various sizes, forming the royal necropolis of the Pontic kings. The monumental tombs were carved in limestone after Mithridates I (reigned 281–266 BC) established the Kingdom of Pontus and made Amaseia (modern Amasya) the capital city. The tombs are situated above the river in the picture below and contain large stone grave chambers inside.

Amasya, Yeşilırmak River, posted earlier:


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Ton T.27-Nov-2017 18:24
Very interesting history and image Helen! V
Julie Oldfield27-Nov-2017 01:02
Very fascinating. V
Buz Kiefer26-Nov-2017 02:30
Extraordinary tombs. Fascinating material. Vote.
exzim25-Nov-2017 20:34
A very interesting story, are any open to visitors
bill friedlander24-Nov-2017 16:12
Fascinating that the tombs were carved out of rock. Well composed shot to give a sense of the place. V
Carol How24-Nov-2017 01:38
Fascinating image Helen. I never knew there were tombs in so many other places. V
Jola Dziubinska23-Nov-2017 22:51
Great photo of those tombs carved in stone. V.
Martin Lamoon23-Nov-2017 22:18
Amazing history and a fine capture.
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Patrick Goossens23-Nov-2017 22:11
Must have been a hell of a job to cut this out of the rocks
janescottcumming23-Nov-2017 21:49
What an interesting sight and a great photo of it! V
Nirvan Hope23-Nov-2017 21:44
Fascinating what cultures do with their dead - they gave theirs a good view!
Jim Coffman23-Nov-2017 21:26
Wow, this is such a neat looking place!
Chris Morton23-Nov-2017 20:26
most interesting
globalgadabout23-Nov-2017 20:24
intriguing, and interesting to learn a bit of the history..
larose forest photos23-Nov-2017 20:01
They are fascinating. Love the shot which really gives an idea of the scale; as well, the photo below is interesting because it gives perspective to the location of the tombs. Really great shots. V
victorswan23-Nov-2017 19:48
wow lovely details from the tombs fantastic lovely explanation of its history very nice as Always Helen BV
fotabug23-Nov-2017 19:45
Interesting use of the cliffs. Wise to use that rather than so many acres on flat ground like other countries
Wim Ensie23-Nov-2017 19:31
Interesting images Helen and good that you give the explanation