Hasankeif is a city located along the Tigris River in the Batman Province of southeastern Anatolia, Turkey or Kurdistan of Turkey, in modern times it is densely inhabited by Kurds. It is an ancient city, with roots going back 10,000 years. With its history that spans nine civilizations, the archaeological and religious significance of Hasankeyf is considerable. Some of the city’s historical treasures will be inundated if construction of the Il