Scientists Assert That This Was The Cause Of The Byzantine Empire’s Demise – And That People Today Should Be Alarmed

In November 2017, Ceylan spoke with Hürriyet Daily News about the expedition’s motivations. “Many civilizations and people had settled around Lake Van. They named the lake the ‘upper sea’ and believed it had many mysterious things. With this belief in mind, we are working to reveal the lake’s secrets.” He explained.

So, what did the underwater explorers discover when they went to the bottom of Lake Van to complete their mission? It looked as if they’d entered a long-forgotten stronghold. The group had discovered an ancient wonderland with walls as high as 13 feet.