BİTLİS Divers have uncovered a previously unknown microbialite formation stretching approximately 70 meters horizontally beneath the surface of Van Lake, the world’s largest soda lake. Located in the depths off the Adilcevaz district in the eastern province of Bitlis, the structure marks a significant addition to the region’s unique underwater landscape. The discovery was made by drivers affiliated with an association operating in the area. According to the association’s head, Cumali Birol, the