Armenian churches in the eastern province of Van will be restored, Van deputy governor Halil Berk said Monday.
Speaking to an Anatolia news agency correspondent, Halil Berk said that Armenian churches on Carpanak Island and Yukari Bakracli village would be restored within the scope of a project prepared by the governor's office.
Berk said they were conducting projects to boost the province’s tourism potential.
"There are four islands including Akhtamar Island in Lake Van. Every island has a church. Only Akhtamar Church was restored. Churches in Carpanak Island and Yukari Bakracli village will also be restored with the project prepared by us," Berk stated.
