Waves of destruction: An ancient Turkish town is bracing itself for 90ft floodwaters

Oct 1, 2019 · 6 min read

The settlement of Hasankeyf, dating back thousands of years, will soon be lost to history as a hydroelectric power plant begins to fill its reservoir

by Abigail Spink

Located on the banks of the Tigris river and set into the soft limestone walls of the river valley, the Turkish town of Hasankeyf…

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Waves of destruction: An ancient Turkish town is bracing itself for 90ft floodwaters

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