Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief

Why it mattersKey Commagene Greek-Persian syncretism rock_cut with stratified sequence and regional typology.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 62 BCE dexiosis stelae

Period

Commagene (80–50 BCE Antiochus I)

Culture

Commagene Greek-Persian syncretism

Purpose

Commagene royal sanctuary with 3 m dexiosis relief of Antiochus-Mithra dexiosis above Arsameia

Rediscovered

Modern excavation 1972

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 1500 BCE major extension

   Major expansion / refurbishment at Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief

2. c. 62 BCE dexiosis stelae

   Initial construction / first occupation at Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief

• Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief — Principal Structure

  structure

  structure at Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief — subsidiary complex

  37.9474° N · 38.6514° E

• Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief — Northern Complex

  complex

  complex at Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief — primary structure

  37.9475° N · 38.6518° E

• Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief — Southern Rock Art

  rock art

  rock art at Kahta — Arsameia at Nymphaios Dexiosis Relief — primary structure

  37.9496° N · 38.6535° E