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

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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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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