Hasankeyf is an ancient city located in southeastern Turkey along the Tigris River, known as the "city of caves" due to its thousands of cave dwellings carved into rock cliffs. It has great historical and cultural significance due to numerous historical sites like mosques, mausoleums, and a citadel dating back to Ayyubid rule. However, it is now at risk of being completely submerged by the waters of the nearby Il脹su Dam project, which threatens to damage or destroy much of Hasankeyf's cultural heritage.
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3. The short story of Hasankeyf
It has thousands of caves which were carved into rocks,
therefore, It Is also, called "the city of caves. Arabs also called it
"Hisni Keyfa" which means rock castle. However It became
"Hasankeyf" In the final times of Ottoman.
4. Where is Hasankeyf ?
Hasankeyf is located 35 km away from the Batman City in Southeast .
8. Zeynel Bey Mausoleum
Zeynel bey who died in the Otlukbeli war and was son of the Uzun
Hasan who was the ruler of Aq-Qoyunlu-dominant power in Hasankeyf
between 1462 and 1482.
11. Il脹su Dam Project and Its Damages
Il脹su Dam Project and possible environmental damages of that.
Hasankeyf, today at risk of being submerged under dam waters