Akdamar Island
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| Elevation | 1912 |
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| Area | 70 |
| Max length | 700 m |
| Locations | Lake Van |
| Provinces | Van |
| Total islands | 1 |
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| ID | 928709 |
About Akdamar Island
Akdamar Island, also known as Aghtamar or Akhtamar, is the second largest of the four islands in Lake Van, in eastern Turkey. About 0. 7 km² in size, it is situated about 3 km from the shoreline. At the western end of the island a hard, grey, limestone cliff rises 80 m above the lake's level.
