|
|
| HASANKEYF |
 |
Being adjacent to the Dicle River,
Hasankeyf with its madrasas, observatory, health asylum
and other educational organisations was the science and
culture centre of the region in past.
The district, due to its historical assets, has been
declared as a natural conservation area since 1981. |
|
These historical assets will probably have been under water due
to Ilısu Dam in the scope of GAP project in time. Therefore, the
rescue excavations for movable historical and archaeological
works of art are still being carried on.
History
The foundation date of Hasankeyf is not known exactly.
| The geopolitical situation in the city strengthens
the possibility of its being a very ancient settlement
area. There are lots of caverns some of which are being
used even today as residences. In the Christian Era,
Hasankeyf experienced the rule of the Sasanis and
Byzantines. Due to a safe castle having been built by
the Byzantines in 4th century BC, the region had been
defended by them for a long time. |
 |
Hasankeyf was conquered by the Emevis in 639 AD. Later on, the
Abbasids, Hamdanis, Mervanis, Artuks, Eyyubis and Ottomans ruled
the region respectively. The Artuks period was the golden era of
Hasankeyf. There are many historical works remaining from this
period.
Climate
Dicle River, which gives life to the region, also effects its
climate. It makes winter much more temperate. Average
temperature is 25° C, and highest average temperature varies
between 40 - 43° C, and lowest average temperature varies
between 6 - 8° C.
|
|
|
