The Mountain of Broken Gods: The Strange Tomb of King Antiochus on Mount Nemrut

Mount Nemrut in Turkey is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the world. Giant fallen stone heads, a hidden royal tomb, and a king who believed he was divine all come together in this bizarre ancient monument. Discover the strange history of Antiochus I of Commagene and the mountain sanctuary he built to guarantee his immortality.

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