One kilometre east of the modern village – within the Turkish borders – are the ruins of ancient Yervandashat, a city founded by King Orontes IV (the last of the Orontid dynasty), in 210 BC.
One kilometre east of the present-day village – within the Turkish borders – are the archaeological ruins of Yervandashat, a city founded by King Orontes IV around 210 BC. This context highlights the historical significance of the location and its connection to an ancient civilization.