# İremir Mound archaeological excavations in Van

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iremir-mound-archaeological-excavations-in-van
> Updated: 2026-09-18T06:38:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Archaeological excavations at the İremir Mound in the Gürpınar district of Van are uncovering evidence of a settlement dating back approximately 5,500 years. The site provides traces of life from the Early Bronze Age, specifically the Karaz or Early Transcaucasian periods, which predates the Urartu civilization.

A 15-person team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and art historians is conducting research under the scientific advisement of Professor Hanifi Biber from Van Yüzüncü Yıl University. Following the site's discovery seven years ago, ongoing efforts aim to map previously discovered storage buildings and gain deeper insights into the daily life and cultural structures of the region's ancient inhabitants.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Yeşilova Höyüğü excavations reveal 8,500-year-old Izmir settlement

Archaeological excavations at Yeşilova Höyüğü in Izmir are revealing details of a 8,500-year-old organized Neolithic community.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeilova-hy-excavations-reveal-8500-year-old-izmir-settlement

### 2026-08-23: İremir Mound excavations reveal 5,500-year-old settlement in Van

Excavations at the İremir Mound in Van, Turkey, are revealing 5,500-year-old traces of Early Bronze Age settlements that predate the Urartu period.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iremir-mound-excavations-reveal-5500-year-old-settlement-in-van

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