Tigris Valley Plain — WorldGuide

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Formed by the alluvium carried by the Tigris River, this narrow coastal strip constitutes the limited agricultural areas in the Hasankeyf district.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Landscape

The Tigris Valley Plain has fertile soils fed by periodic floods of the river and is used by the local people of Hasankeyf for growing figs and vegetables. It is one of the narrowest valley floor plains in Batman. You can use the Harita tab to see the plain extending along the river.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Plain
Tip: Use the map to plan your route and nearby stops.

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Mountain

Raman Mountain Foothills

The foothills of Raman Mountain, extending to the borders of Hasankeyf , represent the most prominent mountainous mass on the northern border of the district.

River

Tigris River

The Tigris River, the lifeblood of the Hasankeyf district, is the most crucial waterway shaping the region's millennia-old history and geography.

Lakes

Hasankeyf Dam Lake Cliffs

The Hasankeyf shores of the artificial lake formed by the filling of the Ilısu Dam now host a new lake ecosystem.

Plateau

Hasankeyf Plateau

The high plains located in the south of the district reflect the characteristic plateau features of the Hasankeyf geography.

Forest

Hasankeyf Oak Grove

Sparse oak communities located on the high and humid slopes of the district constitute the rare wooded areas of the Hasankeyf region.

Canyons

Hasankeyf Canyon

Stretching between the steep limestone cliffs of the district, the Hasankeyf Canyon is one of the most impressive geological formations of Hasankeyf .

Stream

Hasankeyf Caves Stream

Coming from the depths of the canyons and flowing into the Tigris, this small stream played a role in the formation of karstic caves in Hasankeyf .