Archaeologists who continue excavations in the old part of the city of Van, located in the east of Turkey, shed light on the way of life and household habits of the inhabitants who inhabited the area during the Ottoman era.

It is interesting that during the excavation, scientists discovered commercial buildings reminiscent of the structure of modern shopping centers. In the days of the Ottoman Empire, the city of Van was inhabited by the elite and the intelligentsia. During the First World War, it was destroyed.

Excavations of the ancient city are conducted by archaeologists from 12 universities on an area of ​​5 thousand square meters. m in order to get acquainted with the way of life of citizens in the 13 - 20 century. Scientists have already found 3 complexes of commercial buildings, which are similar to modern malls.

In the course of the work, traces of things that were supposedly traded in the 19th century were found. Small shops and large enterprises, abandoned by owners and employees because of fires, were also discovered.

The head of the team of archaeologists Erkan Konyar said that the ongoing work shows how rich was the cultural life of Wang. Scientists have met traces of French spirits and brands of the 19th century, as well as Russian and British stores.

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