Historic Urartian discovery in Türkiye: 42 ancient storage jars unearthed in Van castle ruins

Archaeologists in Van uncovered 42 large storage jars, known as pithoi, marked with cuneiform inscriptions that were used during the Urartian period for storing oil, grain and beverages.

The discovery was made at the castle ruins on Mount Erek in Kevenli Village -- a site of major Urartian significance.