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01-Sep-2026 -- After being on Mount Ararat for four days (unsuccessful attempt for the top because of bad weather), we visited three confluence points in the east of Turkey, which had not been visited before: 39N 44E, 39N 43E and 39N 42E. During this confluence point trip we drove around lake Van.

At 9:15 a.m. we left Doğubayazıt by car (Toyota Corolla) and drove to 39N 44E which was quite easy. The roads are very good. During the confluence point visit, two friendly locals (father and son) walked towards us and asked questions about our visit.

• Nearest main street/highway: E99, 60-05
• Distance from road/car: approx. 405 m
• Time start walking: 11:00 a.m.
• Arrival at CP 100 meter zone: 11:13 a.m.
• Weather: bit cloudy
• Temperature: 22 °C
• Nearest Unesco World Heritage Site: Archaeological Site of Ani
• Interesting facts/experiences: Ezidi Dilşah Prison. Located 20 kilometers from Çaldıran, at the foot of Mount Arıkelle, the castle's dungeon consists of 12 chambers. Measuring approximately 15 meters in length and 8 meters in width, the dungeon is known to have been managed by Dilşah, the daughter of Kok Ağa.

Continued at 39N 43E.