Lake Van Underwater Ruins, Nov 28, 2017 · Last week, a story about a 3,000-year-old castle discovered beneath the waters of Lake Van, in Turkey, went viral. Aug 6, 2025 · An ancient underwater city beneath Turkey's Lake Van could potentially reveal secrets that challenge the origins of Noah's Ark. Nov 15, 2017 · A rock inscription, the oldest documented Urartian record, can be found in Van. Jul 9, 2023 · Underwater Ruins of 3,000-Year-Old Castle Discovered in Turkey 3,000-year-old remains of a castle at the bottom of Lake Van in Turkey. By diving, people discovered the ruins at the bottom of Lake Van, and additional ones were added to them. Following the dive by members of two associations in the provinces of Bitlis and Van, it was reported that cross-shaped sunken ruins believed to be part of an ancient city had been found in Lake Van's depths. The archaeologists believe rising lake levels slowly submerged parts of the city over time. Jul 9, 2023 · Marine archaeologists made a superb find at the bottom of Turkey’s largest lake – a very well-preserved castle dating back 3,000 years. Marine archaeologists made a superb find at the bottom of Turkey’s largest lake – a very well-preserved castle dating back 3,000 years. Led by Underwater Image Director Tahsin Ceylan, a team of divers discovered the remains of an ancient tower and wall at a depth of 15 meters off the coast of Akdamar Island. o8bcdhm3, lbrqvuy8s, mct, 5d, loo, gcky79do, i0xtn, tftno2, erm79, nypz,