Çavuştepe Castle (Sardurihinili)
Çavuştepe Kalesi
A ridge fortress built by Urartian king Sarduri II, with temple foundations and cuneiform stone carvings.
Çavuştepe was the Urartian city of Sardurihinili, built in the 8th century BCE on a ridge about 25 km southeast of Van. It has an upper and a lower citadel. The site features neatly laid basalt temple foundations, stone blocks inscribed with cuneiform, palace remains and storage jars, and guides sometimes give explanations. It is quiet with few visitors, suitable for travelers interested in ancient civilizations, and it is a convenient stop on the way to Hoşap Castle.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Varagavank (Yedi Kilise)
- Van Breakfast Street
- Old City of Van
- Van Museum
- Van Fortress
- Van Cat House
- Lake Erçek
- Hoşap Castle