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Hasankeyf Vacations
Clinging to the sides of the Tigris gorges in the east of the country, Hasankeyf is completely beautiful.
Visit Hasankeyf
- Off the beaten track
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
Hasankeyf: How to get there?
2 hours by plane from Istanbul
Hasankeyf: See when to go ?
Preferably in the best season
Hasankeyf: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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What our travelers think of their stay
An historical site with multiple influences on the banks of the River Tigris, Hasankeyf is a must-see for history and trekking enthusiasts!
My suggestion
Hurry up! The Turkish government plans to build a dam on the river, recovering these wonders accumulated over 1,500 years from an artificial lake, only exceeding the top of the minaret...
Clinging to the sides of the Tigris gorges in the east of the country, Hasankeyf is completely beautiful.
My suggestion
It's possible that a dam will be built on the Tigris that will flood the town and drown its historic sites, so go there as soon as possible.
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