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The Submerged Castle of Akdamar Island, Lake Van,Turkey

  What do we know about Akdamar island?  Akdamar Island is an island located on Lake Van in eastern Turkey. It is known for its 10th-century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, which contains well-preserved frescoes and carvings. The island was an important religious and cultural centre for the medieval Kingdom of Vaspurakan and the […]Read More