2,700-year-old pithoi belonging to the Urartians were found in Garibin Tepe, which was unearthed as a result of illegal excavations
Archaeologists unearthed well-preserved 2,700-year-old pithoi in an area known as ‘Garibin Tepe,’ which was discovered during illegal excavations in the central Tuşba district of Van in eastern Turkey. Garibin Tepe is located 3 kilometers away from Ayanis Castle, one of the most magnificent structures of the Urartian civilization. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism initiated
Urartians used terracing method to protect against the destructive force of earthquakes
During the excavation works carried out at Çavuştepe Castle, which was built by King Sarduri II of Urartu in 750 BC, along with the necropolis area to the north, it was observed that the Urartians used terracing method to mitigate the destructive effects of earthquakes. The Kingdom of Urartu ruled over a vast geographical area
Urartian King Argishti’s bronze shield revealed the name of an unknown country
Urartian King Argishti’s bronze shield revealed the name of an unknown country. The bronze shield, which was purchased by the Rezan Has Museum, is believed to have been found within the boundaries of Ağrı-Patnos and Muş regions. The bronze shield is 40 cm wide. Apart from the inscription, the surface of the shield contains dotted