World's Largest Rock-Cut Monument: The Fasıllar Monument

The Fasıllar Monument is a giant rock-cut monument dating back to the Hittite period, located in the Beyşehir district of Konya, Turkey. The monument is 2.25 meters wide, 2.75 meters high, and 8.30 meters long, and weighs approximately 70 tons.

The monument is dated to the second half of the 13th century BC and is thought to have been commissioned by the Hittite king Muvattali. The monument depicts the Storm God standing on a mountain god, between two lions. The statue was made by carving a single block of rock and is quite unique in this way.

The Fasıllar Monument provides important information about Hittite art and religious beliefs. The monument also shows the political power of the Hittites in the region.

Visiting the Fasıllar Monument:

The Fasıllar Monument is located on the side of a hill south of the village of Fasıllar, 20 kilometers from Beyşehir. To reach the monument, you can go to the village of Fasıllar by car or bus. From the village, you have to take a short walk to the monument.

The monument is surrounded by a fence and entry is prohibited. You can watch the monument from afar and take pictures. There is also an information board next to the monument.

Interesting Facts About the Fasıllar Monument:

• The Fasıllar Monument is one of the largest rock-cut monuments in the world.

• The monument is one of the most important religious monuments of the Hittites.

• The Storm God depicted in the monument is one of the most important gods of the Hittites.

• The monument is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.