Historic · Tuşba, Van
Ayanis Castle
The last Urartian castle, built by King Rusa II, overlooking the lake.
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Ayanis Castle stands on a hill about 250 metres above Lake Van, on its eastern shore. It was built by the Urartian king Rusa II in the 7th century BCE and is known for its double defensive walls, monumental entrance and the remains of the Temple of Haldi.