The Stone Gate of the Gods: In the Özalp district of Van, a remarkable stone gate is carved into the mountainside. This is not a simple passage; it is a "rock niche" or monumental gate believed to be a sacred Urartian temple or open-air cult site, dedicated to Haldi, the kingdom's chief god of war and sky. Known as the Yeşilalıç Kapı, it dates to the late 9th century BC, carved by kings Išpuini and Minua. Inscriptions confirm it was used for religious rituals and offerings. More than architectur