Van Castle: The Ancient Fortress Built in the 9th Century B.C. Without Mortar on a 100-Meter-High Cliff

Van Castle: The Ancient Fortress Built in the 9th Century B.C. Without Mortar on a 100-Meter-High Cliff
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Anna Mason
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Far away from Turkey’s tourist hotspots lies the province of Van, where a massive, 3,000-year-old fortress named Tushpa, also known as Van Castle, is located. It holds the key to the secrets of an ancient kingdom.

Anna Mason
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Anna Mason is a writer based in England. She majored in literature and specializes in human interest, travel, lifestyle and content marketing. Anna enjoys storytelling, adventures, the Balearic sunshine and the Yorkshire rain.
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