Carved directly into the sheer limestone cliffs of Mount Harşena, this solemn monument looms over the Turkish town of Amasya. These are the Rock Tombs of the Pontic Kings, remnants of a Hellenistic dynasty that ruled the region over 2,000 years ago.
Each tomb, meticulously hewn from solid rock, was meant to house royalty—eternal resting places for kings who once defied Rome. The scale is breathtaking: towering facades, echoing chambers, and a silence that defies time. Few visitors make the climb, but those who do are rewarded with a glimpse into a realm where stone served both as fortress and mausoleum.
Location: Amasya, Turkey
Era: 3rd century BCE, Kingdom of Pontus