Deepest underwater ruins discovered in Lake Van. Lake Van is the 13th or 14th deepest lake in the world, possibly deeper than Lake Baikal Underwater ruins discovered in 2017 by Tossen Jaylen near Aijavez in Kev Klesi area Ruins are 40-85 feet deep, covering an area of half a kilometer
Lake Van in Türkiye holds significant underwater ruins, including a 3,000-year-old fortress from the Urartu period. The lake is Turkey's largest and deepest lake, though significantly shallower than Lake Baikal, which reaches approximately 1,642 meters. Underwater ruins were discovered by Van Yüzüncü Yil University archaeologists and a team of divers near the shore of Lake Van. The ruins span a substantial area and include fortress structures with megalithic walls. The claim of being the deepest confirmed underwater ruins globally requires independent verification.
Key Facts
- Lake Van is the 13th or 14th deepest lake in the world, possibly deeper than Lake Baikal
- Underwater ruins discovered in 2017 by Tossen Jaylen near Aijavez in Kev Klesi area
- Ruins are 40-85 feet deep, covering an area of half a kilometer
- These are the deepest confirmed underwater ruins in the world
- The ruins include a temple with megalithic walls and structures
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Source: NEW Dating Evidence and Discoveries | Lost Civilizations | Türkiye - Matthew LaCroix, Will John by Matthew LaCroix