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== Ancient history == [[File:APOLLON NEMRUT MOUNTAIN.jpg|left|thumb|150x150px|West Terrace: Head of King Antiochos I in snow at sunset.]] The religious sanctuary established in Mount Nemrut was part of Antiochus' political program to revive the Persian traditions of Commagene. In order to do so, he merged and adjusted the political and religious traditions of [[Cappadocia (kingdom)|Cappadocia]], [[Pontus (kingdom)|Pontus]], and [[Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity)|Armenia]].{{sfn|Canepa|2020|pp=202β203}} Following the practice of the [[Mithridatic dynasty|Mithridatic]] rulers of Pontus, Antiochus stressed his descent from the [[Achaemenid Empire|Achaemenids]] and [[Seleucid Empire|Seleucids]], and also claimed the royal legacy of Armenia. One of the essential parts of this identity was the then newly established Greco-Iranian pantheon, which was worshipped at specific sanctuaries in Commagene.{{sfn|Canepa|2020|pp=202β203}}
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