West Terrace King and Helios

West Terrace King and Helios

View of a slate orthostat depicting Antiochus I Epiphanes (on the left) shaking hands with Helios.  Note the rays projecting from the head of Helios and the dagger that he carries in his hand.

For a VERY SIMILAR depiction of the father of Antiochus, Mithridates I, at nearby Arsameia Click Here.

To view the orthostat on the right Click Here.

For a map and a brief description of Nemrut Dagi Click Here.