Van: The Urartu Capital

The present creatures of Tuspa

The old city of Van was a continuation of the ancient Urartu (called Ararat in the bible) capital of Tuspa. The city was destroyed and left during the WWI and then reestablished 5 kilometers farther away from the Van lake. In the background you can see the Rock of Van, the castle that couldn't protect the city. The Urartus had 79 different gods. Some people around believe it's more advanced having only one.