The Eeriest Turkey Tombs You Never Knew About

Unfortunately, not many people know about this fantastic, bizarre destination—something straight out of an alien-conspiracy theory. Nestled between the Taurus mountain range peaks, you can find the sculptures in Nemrut Dag.

Mount Nemrut is believed to be home to the burial site of King Antiochus I. Interestingly though the tomb has never been found, extensive Archeological work has yielded no clues as to where the tomb can be found.

Colossal figures stand 8-10m high.

Statues include Zeus, Heracles, Ares, Apollo, lion head, and eagle head. All statues face the direction of the main altar.

Antiochus is also represented as a statue. It depicts King Antiochus transforming into a star.

This eerie sight is often described as the ‘city of the dead.’ These tombs can be found carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey. 

Lycian graves were positioned on hilltops or cliffs.

They believed winged creatures transported the dead to another world.

The tombs were also built overlooking towns, it was thought the dead watched over the living.

Only the most prominent citizens were housed in these tombs.

Another beautiful site to see here is the theatre. The theatre can seat approximately 12 000 people. 

The uninhabited island off the coast of Fethiye Mediterranean shore is not just a scene of elegant coastal beauty but also the burial site of the saint St. Nicholas. The small island only measures 1000m by 400m across.

It is said that the island was nicknamed Saint Nicholas as the island provided a safe harbor during violent storms.  Due to the fact that mainlands surround the island, the island is reasonably protected during bad weather. 

A strange fact about the island is that it lacks fresh water.

All necessities are transported by boat. "Gemiler Adasi" in Turkish translates to ‘boat island’.

There is limited documentation about the island.

Another strange thing about the island is that children took their mothers’ last name instead of their fathers’.

It is also believed that St. Nicholas’s tomb can be found inside the island's ruined church.

Make sure to take a walk down the 350m long processional walkway, this is arguably one of the most beautiful sites on the island.  There are many pathways on the island, and visitors love to walk the trails and explore with a tour guide.

Honeycombs are a great visual depiction of these tombs.  Craved into a round cliff, you can see sets of rectangular tombs.

The tombs can be found in a very remote area, you will have to climb a hill and follow a dirt road to reach these tombs.

The site is very magical and well-preserved.

Due to the remoteness of the area, not many people see it, causing the area to retain its mystical and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the most spectacular tombs to be seen here is the ‘Royal Tomb’.  This tomb was integrity built to depict a walled city.  The tomb was the burial ground of an important ruler.