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Hasankeyf's castle sits high atop the cliff so is going to escape being submerged by the Ilısu Dam. Due to the reservoir wall construction going on just under the fortifications, it was shut in 2019. Local rumour on our last visit was that boat trips to the castle would be arranged after the dam is finished.

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