Hasankeyf
Hasankeyf is a town located along the Tigris, in the Hasankeyf District, Batman Province, Turkey. It was declared a natural conservation area by Turkey in 1981.
Hasankeyf | |
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View of the town from Hasankeyf Castle in 2010
37°42′53″N 41°24′47″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Batman |
| District | Hasankeyf |
| Established | 18th century BCE? |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abdülvahap Küsen (AKP) |
| Population (2021) | 4,329 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
Despite local and international objections, the city and its archaeological sites have been flooded as part of the Ilısu Dam project. By 1 April 2020, water levels reached an elevation of 498.2m, covering the whole town.
The town had a population of 4,329 in 2021.
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