Karakus Tumulus burial mound of the women of the Commagene Royal family Kahta Adiyaman Turkey Asia

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Karakus Tumulus burial mound of the women of the Commagene Royal family Kahta Adiyaman Turkey Asia The tumulus is surrounded by four columns that are surmounted by large animal figures This column topped by an eagle has earned the mound name Karakus Karakush or The Black Bird An inscription there indicates there is a royal tomb that housed three women Unfortunately the tomb has been looted

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Location: Karakus Tumulus burial mound of the women of the Commagene Royal family Kahta Adiyaman Turkey Asia
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