Significant Urartian era finds revealed during excavations at Türkiye's Kef Castle. Archaeologists work atop a two thousand three hundred meter hill, near Van Lake.
Architectural relics and artifacts linked to King Rusa the Second discovered onsite.
Multiple experts, including anthropologists and philosophers, contribute to the ongoing investigations. Ceramic shards, beads, ash layers suggest possible religious use of the ancient castle.
Evidence indicates fire and earthquake rendered certain castle structures unusable after destruction. These findings enhance understanding of Bitlis and Adilcevaz's historical and cultural importance.