It was flooded: The ancient road in Lake Van was displayed
Tahsin Ceylan and his team walked on the 1 kilometer long road that connected the island to the land and was flooded years ago, with lead plates tied to their feet.
Coast Guard Van Lake At the event, which was also attended by Group Command and Van Diving Diving School divers, Ceylan and his entourage recorded and recorded the ancient road.
In his statement, Ceylan said that Çarpanak Island, one of the 4 largest islands in the lake, hosts many visitors with its nature.
„THE ROAD WAS UNDERWATER OVER TIME“
One of the important islands of Lake Van Ktouts Monastery on Çarpanak IslandExplaining that once upon a time, Armenians came to worship, Ceylan said, “The island was connected to the land by the road built. The road became submerged over time. We took our pallets in our hands and walked on the road, most of which was under water, with lead plates weighing 8 kilograms tied to our feet. „The water level was exceeding 5 meters at some points,“ he said.
Ceylan continued, „We wanted to draw attention to the beauties of the lake. Lake Van is one of the most important values of Turkey with its natural beauties. We need to protect and protect it.“
The aim of the study is to draw attention to the historical and cultural riches of Lake Van under water.
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The team led by Tahsin Ceylan explored the ancient road that was flooded in Lake Van. They walked the 1-kilometer road with lead plates tied to their feet, documenting the ancient site. Ceylan emphasized the importance of Çarpanak Island and its Ktouts Monastery, which was once a place of worship for Armenians. The team’s efforts aimed to draw attention to the natural and cultural heritage of Lake Van, emphasizing the need for its protection. The images captured during the exploration depict the submerged road and the team’s journey through the flooded area.
