Underwater director Tahsin Ceylan and his team recently discovered ancient structures beneath the icy waters of Lake Van in Turkey, capturing images of tower-like formations and wall remnants at a depth of 15 meters near Akdamar Island. According to Haberler, they managed to obtain images from under the ice in the coastal areas.
“Even in harsh winter conditions, Lake Van is beautiful in its own way,” said Ceylan, as reported by Milliyet.
The diving team included members from the Coast Guard Lake Van Group Command, the Turkey Underwater Sports Federation Van Representative, and Van Diving School Instructor Serkan Ok. Coast Guard Lake Van Group Commander Major Fırat Aslan accompanied Ceylan and his team during their dives, as noted by Akşam.
During the expedition, Ceylan encountered amphora fragments atop the wall structures. “At the same depths, we recorded an undamaged wall. On top of the wall, we observed amphora fragments,” stated Ceylan, according to Haberler. He noted that “probably the majority of the wall is buried underground,” suggesting that much of the ancient structure remains hidden beneath the lakebed.
“We recorded an ancient structure resembling a castle at a depth of about 15 meters near the coast of Akdamar Island,” as reported by Akşam. “If we think that the structure was above water in the past, we can conclude that Lake Van has risen by 15-20 meters over the years.”
The team was supported by diving enthusiast Mete Ergun, who assisted in capturing drone recordings of the area. These images aim to present the hidden treasures of Lake Van and contribute to the region’s tourism.
Ceylan expressed his commitment to uncovering more of Lake Van’s underwater secrets. “We will continue to explore the secrets of Lake Van,” he concluded, as reported by Star.
Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey, has been a site of interest for underwater researchers due to its unique ecosystem and historical significance. Ceylan and his team previously filmed microbialites, castle remnants, and structures in the depths of the lake. Their recent discoveries add to the growing body of evidence of ancient civilizations that once inhabited the region.
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