Before this point, Lake Van had a polarized opinion. Divers had been advised by archaeologists familiar with the area that there was little to be found in the lake’s waters. Even though it wasn’t clear what the reality was at this point, the crew opted to look into it nevertheless.
But, you might wonder, why would the divers have put so much effort into researching Lake Van based just on rumor? The reality is that the body of water is situated in a historically significant Turkish region. Given this, tales of hidden delights beneath the lake’s surface were worth investigating.