Hasankeyfs
Hasankeyf is a historic town and archaeological site located in the Batman Province of Turkey. Situated on the banks of the Tigris River, it boasts a history spanning over 12,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the region. The town's dramatic cliffs are honeycombed with caves and rock-cut dwellings, many of which served as homes, churches, and tombs throughout different eras.
Historically, Hasankeyf was an important strategic and cultural center. It was part of the Roman, Byzantine,
In recent decades, Hasankeyf has faced a precarious future due to the construction of the Ilısu Dam.