Last week, a story about a 3,000-year-old castle discovered beneath the waters of Lake Van, in Turkey, went viral. But what's the real story behind this Atlantis-like discovery?

The story went viral in November, with media outlets claiming that a 3,000-year-old castle has been discovered underwater. Here's a look at what was found beneath Lake Van.

Huge Underwater Castle With Ancient 'Fairy Chimneys' Discovered at the Bottom of Turkey's Lake Van Published Nov 17, 2017 at 4:53 AM EST Updated Nov 17, 2017 at 4:57 AM EST ...

THE ancient remains of a 3,000-year-old castle have been discovered in the depths of Turkey’s largest lake, leaving some wondering if Atlantis is real. Experts had been studying Lake Van for … ...

Droughts in Turkey have revealed a long-lost castle. Hastek Castle was carved into the mountain along the Euphrates river. It became submerged in water in 1974 when a dam started to hold water.