Antiochus IV of Commagene

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Builder of the Nemrut Dagi monument.

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Quick Facts

Born

Died

Country

Commagene

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score40.6

Antiochus IV of Commagene — Complete Timeline

50 AD

Constructed the Nemrut Dagi MonumentCultural◆ Major

Antiochus IV built the monumental tomb-sanctuary on Mount Nemrut, featuring colossal statues of gods and himself. This syncretic monument blended Greek, Persian, and Armenian religious elements.

MonumentSyncretismNemrut Dagi

Impact: regionalconstructive

58 AD

Allied with Rome Against the ParthiansWar

Antiochus IV provided military support to Rome during the Roman-Parthian War under Emperor Nero. His forces fought alongside Roman legions in Armenia.

Roman AllianceParthian WarMilitary Support

Impact: regional

72 AD

Deposed by Emperor VespasianPolitical Action◆ Major

Emperor Vespasian deposed Antiochus IV, accusing him of conspiring with the Parthians. Commagene was annexed as a Roman province, ending the kingdom's independence.

DepositionAnnexationEnd of Kingdom

Impact: regionaldestructive

Fled to Rome After DepositionPolitical Action

After his deposition, Antiochus IV fled to Rome with his family. He lived the remainder of his life in exile, treated with honor by Vespasian.

ExileRomeEnd of Reign

Impact: regionaltragic