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Monument of Gods • UNESCO Heritage • CAVEA FILM

Film Production at Mount Nemrut

Turkey's most mystical filming location where colossal ancient statues guard the summit. Home to world-renowned sunrise ceremonies and ancient mysteries of the Commagene Kingdom.

30+
Epic Productions
2134m
Summit Altitude
200+
Clear Days
2000+
Years Old
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Why Mount Nemrut with CAVEA FILM?

Mount Nemrut offers one of the world's most spectacular and mystical filming locations, featuring colossal 2,000-year-old statues of gods and kings arranged on a remote mountain summit. This UNESCO World Heritage site provides unparalleled epic and mystical backdrops impossible to recreate anywhere else.

CAVEA FILM specializes in complex mountain productions and sunrise filming logistics at Nemrut. Our mountain-trained crews manage the challenging pre-dawn ascents required for famous sunrise shots. The East and West terraces with giant stone heads create otherworldly scenes perfect for historical epics, documentaries, and adventure films.

The site's remote location at 2,134 meters altitude requires specialized equipment and planning. Our local expertise ensures proper timing for optimal lighting, weather conditions, and archaeological site protocols while maintaining UNESCO preservation standards and creating unforgettable cinematic moments.

Giant Statues

Colossal ancient heads of gods and kings

Sunrise Ceremonies

World-famous sunrise viewing location

UNESCO Heritage

Protected world heritage archaeological site

Epic Mystery

Ancient Commagene Kingdom monuments and legends

Key Filming Locations

East Terrace sunrise point
West Terrace sunset views
Giant statue heads scattered
Tumulus burial mound
Ancient processional paths
Commagene relief carvings
Mountain plateau vistas
Archaeological excavation sites

Recent Productions

National Geographic

Lost Kingdoms of Anatolia

2023

Discovery

Ancient Megaliths Mystery

2022

BBC

Sunrise Ceremonies World

2022

Turkish Cinema

Gods of Commagene

2021

Mountain Summit Production Information

Sunrise Filming

3:30 AM departure required, spectacular golden hour lighting

Best Season

April-October: Accessible roads, stable weather conditions

UNESCO Permits

10-14 days processing, archaeological site special permissions

CAVEA Summit Services

  • • Mountain ascent logistics coordination
  • • Sunrise timing & weather monitoring
  • • Archaeological site protocols
  • • High-altitude equipment specialist

Ready to Film at Mount Nemrut?

Capture ancient mysteries with CAVEA FILM. From epic documentaries to mystical adventures, we make the impossible summit accessible for world-class productions.