Mount sipan, Dormant stratovolcano in Bitlis Province, Turkey.
Mount Süphan is a dormant stratovolcano in Bitlis Province that reaches 4,058 meters and features two summits separated by a flat basin holding small lakes. The upper slopes remain covered with snow and ice for much of the year, while the lower flanks show gentle grades and open grassland.
At around 2,400 meters stand the remains of an Urartian fortress that once served to monitor nomadic groups moving through the region. This fortification shows the strategic importance the volcano held during Urartian rule thousands of years ago.
The mountain contains an ancient cemetery near Harmantepe village with urns that indicate early settlement and burial practices in the region.
Climbers must hire an official guide from Adilcevaz since 2015, with most routes starting at Kiskili village near Aydinlar. Summer months offer the best conditions as snow melts on lower slopes and trails become accessible.
A single tree known locally as Yalnız Ağaç stands at the southern base and is the only tree found on the entire volcanic formation. This isolated tree often serves as a landmark for hikers making their way up the slopes.
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