The River Stares Disapprovingly

The River Stares Disapprovingly

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…

32 responses to “The River Stares Disapprovingly”

  1. Jane Lurie Avatar

    An evocative piece, Rabirius. This is a sad story.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thanks a lot, Jane.

    1. rabirius Avatar
  2. Maureen Sudlow Avatar

    so sad that greed always wins…

    1. rabirius Avatar

      It really is.
      Thank you, Maureen.

  3. Tish Farrell Avatar

    Such a shame losing this ancient settlement.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Yes, it is.
      Thank you, Tish.

  4. kopfundgestalt Avatar

    I never heard of this. So I have to read what you wrote about this place!

    1. rabirius Avatar

      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.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Yes, sadly it is.

  5. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Love it!

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thanks.
      Yes, let’s hope Hansankeyf can still be saved.

  6. Kim in Fiji Avatar

    Love the image; sad about the news.

    1. rabirius Avatar
    1. rabirius Avatar

      Yes, it is, thank you.

  7. Deepak Singh Avatar

    My Solute to the Elders of Hasankeyf. Love the pic.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thanks a lot, Deepak.

  8. Jet Eliot Avatar

    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.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you very much, Jet.
      Yes, it really is sad what will be lost when Hansankeyf is drowned.

  9. natuurfreak2 Avatar

    Zo triestig dat nooit naar menselijke drama’s gekeken wordt.Zo erg dat het toch gaat verdwijnen

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Ja, het is echt triest wat er gebeurt in Hasankeyf. Bedankt, Marylou.

  10. http://theenglishprofessoratlarge.com Avatar

    Another magical place lost to greed. Thank you for sharing.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Yes, it really is sad.
      Thank you.

  11. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar

    This is VERY Sad indeed my friend… very..

    1. rabirius Avatar

      It is, thank you, Sue.

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