Kayseri’s Karakuş Tumulus welcomes visitors after dark
KAYSERİ
Karakuş Tumulus, one of the most significant funerary monuments of the ancient Commagene Kingdom in the Kahta district of the southeastern province of Adıyaman, is now open to visitors at night following the completion of a new illumination project.
Implemented by the Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Kahta District Governor’s Office, the General Lighting Project has transformed the monument, also known as the “Queens’ Tomb,” into an evening attraction for both domestic and international visitors.
Dating back to 36–21 B.C., the tumulus stands around 30 meters high with a diameter of 110 meters. As part of the project, its columns, walking paths and surrounding area have been illuminated using specialized LED technology.
