Human Remains from the Urartian Period Discovered in Van Excavations

Under the authorization of Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, excavations conducted in the northwestern part of Van have uncovered human remains dating back to the Urartian period. This information was reported by ermenihaber.am.

Turkish archaeologists from Istanbul University participated in the dig. They assert that the remains belong to a woman and are approximately 2,700 years old, although the skull is missing.

The work took place in the area that was once the capital of Urartu, Tushpa. Similar archaeological efforts have been ongoing in the Van region for years. In 2017, a fortress dating back 3,000 years was discovered at the bottom of Lake Van, which, according to Turkish experts, also belongs to the Urartian period.

It is worth noting that the Armenian Kingdom of Van existed during the 9th to 6th centuries BCE.