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Urartian Inscriptions of Van Kale (Van Fortress)

02/10/202626/07/2025 by Urartian Monuments

Sardursburg (A 1-1A–F) Six identical inscriptions written in the Assyrian language date to the reign of Sarduri I, making them the earliest dated inscriptions of the Urartian Kingdom. They are carved into the walls of the so-called Sardursburg (locally known as Sardur Burcu or Madır Burcu), which was likely a pier structure situated at the … Read more

Urartian Inscriptions in and around Van Old City

01/10/202627/04/2024 by Urartian Monuments

Stele from Surp Pogos Church (A 3-4) The stele was formerly inserted into the wall of the Armenian church of Surb Pogos in Van, but its current whereabouts are unknown. The same text is inscribed twice on the front and back, the beginning of which has been lost at the broken top section. The first … Read more