Lake Turna
Lake in Turkey
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Lake Turna (Turkish: Turna Gölü) is an artificial lake in the İpekyolu district of Van province. It is located at the eastern foot of Erek mountain.[1]
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  Lake Turna | |
| Location | İpekyolu, Van Province |
| Coordinates | 38.46929°N 43.6055°E |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface area | 7 square kilometres (2.7 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2.547 m (8 ft 4.3 in) |
History
The lake was constructed by the Urartians during the reign of king Rusa II (685-645 BC). For that, a small river was blocked with two dams to create the reservoir which served to ensure a constant water supply for the capital Tushpa and irrigate the surrounding Van plan throughout constructed water channels.[2][3]