Adilcevaz

Urartian Inscriptions of Kef Kalesi

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Adilcevaz (A 12-4) Four inscribed blocks were found reused at various locations in Adilcevaz, on the northern shore of Lake Van. Two of these, a large one (C) and a small one (D), were seen by W. Belck in 1898 reused in the walls of the medieval fortress at Adilcevaz. These blocks were moved to … Read more

Kef Kalesi - Haldiei URU KUR Ziuquni

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➥ Kef Kalesi Inscriptions Kef Kalesi (Kef Fortress) was established on a hill 2,200 meters high, located behind the town of Adilcevaz, on the northern shore of Lake Van. It stands on the southwestern slopes of Mount Süphan, which was considered sacred by the Urartians. The fortress is about 550 meters above the shore, overlooks … Read more