An Ancient Valley Lost to ‘Progress’
In his push for economic development, Turkey’s president has flooded the archaeological gem of Hasankeyf and displaced thousands of families.
Middle East
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasankeyf
Hasankeyf
Heskîf
حصن كيفا | |
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Hasankeyf
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| Coordinates: 37°42′53″N 41°24′47″ECoordinates: 37°42′53″N 41°24′47″E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Batman |
| Founded | 18th century BCE? |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abdülvahap Kusen (AKP) |
| • Kaymakam | Bilgihan Bayar |
| Area | |
| • District | 529.95 km2 (204.61 sq mi) |
| Population
(2012)[2]
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| • Urban | 3,129 |
| • District | 6,702 |
| • District density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
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