The town beneath the water

Hasankeyf was a town on the banks of the Tigris, inhabited for thousands of years; in 2020 the reservoir of the Ilısu Dam flooded most of the old town. Some monuments were moved to the Culture Park in the new settlement.

What to see

  • Hasankeyf Museum and Culture Park.
  • The relocated Tomb of Zeynel Bey and the Artuqid Baths.

Practical information

  • About an hour by car from central Batman to Hasankeyf.
  • Check the museum and park hours before you go.