Çarpanak Island, Lake island in Tuşba, Turkey
Çarpanak Island stands as a small landmass measuring 730 meters in length and 400 meters in width within the waters of Lake Van.
The remains of a 15th-century Armenian monastery reflect the island's past as a center of religious activity in the eastern region of Turkey.
Ancient Urartian roads connected this island to mainland settlements, establishing it as part of an extensive transportation network in the region.
The island requires boat transportation for access, as it sits approximately one kilometer from the nearest shore of Lake Van.
Recent water level decreases in Lake Van revealed stone-lined Urartian period roads that once connected the island to surrounding settlements.
Location: Tuşba
GPS coordinates: 38.60694,43.08472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:41
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