VAN, Türkiye  Archaeologists in Van uncovered 42 large storage jars, known as pithoi, marked with cuneiform inscriptions that were used during the Urartian period for storing oil, grain and beverages. The discovery was made at the castle ruins on Mount Erek in Kevenli Village -- a site of major Urartian significance. "We have uncovered an important site. Our research and the data we have obtained suggest that this was a significant Urartian project. As a result of our 10-day excavation this