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The site consists of two large, partly artificial terraces, one in the east and one in the west. The tumulus is between them. Access is from the south; there is a minor terrace in the north. Both main terraces are dominated by tall statues of the gods, seated on thrones: the mountain is their home. The most interesting aspect is that the gods, who are shown in Greek style, are presented in inscriptions as equivalents of eastern counterparts. So, Apollo is equaled to Mithra, the Iranian sun god; Zeus is identical to Oromasdes (Ahuramazda in Old Persian); and Heracles becomes Artagenes.

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