It is really sad news that the European Court of Human Rights rejected the case opposing the Ilisu dam project. That means that Hasankeyf – one of the oldest human settlements – will be submerged in the reservoir.
Therefore I revisited River – a picture I took on my first visit to this magical place. If you like to learn more about Hasankeyf, I already wrote about this city on the edge of disappearing in more detail and did an interview with John Crofoot, one of the co-founders of the initiative Hasankeyf Matters.
To me it sounds like it is too late now to save Hasankeyf, but I am still hopeful…
rabirius 
32 responses to “The River Stares Disapprovingly”
An evocative piece, Rabirius. This is a sad story.
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Thanks a lot, Jane.
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So sad.
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Yes, thank you.
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so sad that greed always wins…
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It really is.
Thank you, Maureen.
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Such a shame losing this ancient settlement.
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Yes, it is.
Thank you, Tish.
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I never heard of this. So I have to read what you wrote about this place!
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Yes, please do.
One of the posts also has a gallery with some images of the place I took of Hasankeyf.
You will also find countless articles on the net with more information.
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What a sad story.
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Yes, sadly it is.
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beautiful
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Thank you.
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Love it!
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Thank you.
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Here’s hoping
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Thanks.
Yes, let’s hope Hansankeyf can still be saved.
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Love the image; sad about the news.
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Thank you, Kim.
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So sad.
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Yes, it is, thank you.
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My Solute to the Elders of Hasankeyf. Love the pic.
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Thanks a lot, Deepak.
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A sad turn of time, rabirius, I can imagine how devastating it must be for all involved. I visited your previous posts about Hasankeyf, and really enjoyed seeing what you have captured in past visits…and a good thing you did. My condolences.
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Thank you very much, Jet.
Yes, it really is sad what will be lost when Hansankeyf is drowned.
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Zo triestig dat nooit naar menselijke drama’s gekeken wordt.Zo erg dat het toch gaat verdwijnen
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Ja, het is echt triest wat er gebeurt in Hasankeyf. Bedankt, Marylou.
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Another magical place lost to greed. Thank you for sharing.
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Yes, it really is sad.
Thank you.
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This is VERY Sad indeed my friend… very..
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It is, thank you, Sue.
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