At 2150 m. above the arid Eastern plain lies the massive 1st century B.C. funeral sanctuary of Antiochos I of the Commagene, flanked by colossal 9-10 m. statues paying homage to the Greek and Persian gods. Nearby are ancient Eskikale, the Karakus tumulus (royal family’s burial place), the Roman Cendere bridge, and the Yenikale castle built by the Mamluks.