76 Cuneiform-Inscribed Pithoi Unearthed in Kevenli Fortress: Uncovering Urartu’s Largest Ancient Storage Center
Archaeologists in Türkiye’s eastern Van province have unearthed 76 massive pithoi (storage jars) inscribed with cuneiform markings at Kevenli Fortress, a Urartian stronghold on the slopes of Mount Erek. The exceptional find offers new insight into Urartu’s agricultural economy and stands as the largest known ancient storage facility in the Van region. Rare Inscriptions Reveal
Dozens of cuneiform inscribed pithoi belonging to the Urartians were found at the foothills of Mount Erek
In the easternmost part of Türkiye, in the İpekyolu district of Van, archaeological excavations at the castle ruins on the foothills of Mount Erek have uncovered cuneiform inscribed pithoi used for storing oil, grain, and beverages during the Urartian period. The castle ruins, which are considered one of the important settlement sites of the Urartians