Atop a mountain in Türkiye sits a royal tomb that’s considered to be one of the most spectacular ancient sites in the world. It’s thought to hold the remains of King Antiochus I, who ruled Commagene, a mountainous region in what is now southeast Türkiye, from about 70 b.c. until his death in 38 b.c. The tiny kingdom was around the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, experts say. Today it’s best remembered for what Antiochus left behind: an elaborate monument on the summit of the 7,000-foot-tall Mount Nemrut. Sometimes called the eighth wonder of the ancient world, the site includes a human-made mound at the center, which probably contains the king’s burial chamber and is surrounded by 10 enormous statues that depict Antiochus, gods, and animals. Not much is known about Antiochus himself, but archeologists are studying the area for clues. Turkish officials have noted that tourism has recently been increasing as more of the public becomes aware of the site on social media. “It’s magnificent,” a visitor told Turkish news outlet Hispanatolia in 2024. “I’ve traveled to many places in the world . . . but I’ve never seen anything like this.”