About Shirakavan
Shirakavan (Armenian: Շիրակաւան); founded as Yerazgavors and later Yerazgavork, was a medieval Armenian city and one of the 13 historic capitals of Armenia, serving as a capital city between 890 and 929 during the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia.
The city was located on the right bank of Akhurian River to the northeast of Ani, corresponding with the current village of Çetindurak of Akyaka district of Kars Province, within the Republic of Turkey.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Shirakavan (ancient city)
Location and Access
Shirakavan is located in Van. Coordinates are 40.71571, 43.72191. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Van.
Places to Visit Near Shirakavan
Nature & Outdoors
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Historical Places in Van
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Hoşap Castle
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Van Fortress
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Çavuştepe
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Fortress of Ayanis
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Karagündüz Höyük
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Dilkaya Mound
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Tilkitepe Höyüğü
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Aşağımollahasan höyük
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Van
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 40.71571, 43.72191