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Hasankeyf, by Mehmet Masum
Just like any other ancient city, Hasankeyf has seen many glorious past events in its history. Here the Romans had built the Cephe fortress. Then it became the Kiphas fortress and a bishopric under the Byzantine Empire. It was conquered by the…
Along the River Tigris, by Mehmet Masum
Located along the Tigris River, Hasankeyf is an ancient town in the Batman Province in southeastern Turkey. Many valuable historical and cultural works and thousands historical caves in this town will be under the water of the Dam of Ilisu.…
Castle of Diyarbakir under Fog, by Mehmet Masum
This photograph of Diyarbakir Castle under fog was taken in the city of Diyarbakir in the region of Kurdistan, southeast of Turkey. The city is known for its long and historic walls. Walls of Diyarbakir are more than five kilometers long, among…