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The Tomb of Amyntas

The ancient Greek rock-hewn tomb was built in 350 BC at the base of the mountain. The inscription on it states "Amyntou tou Ermagiou", which means "Amyntas, son of Hermagios". Amyntas in this context, most likely derived from the Kingmaker of Cyrus the Great, the Median General Harpagos. He should not be confused with the Macedonian King Amyntas I of Macedon, who is the satrap of Skudra. It can be observed that the interior is very wide when compared with other tombs.