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Hasankeyf derives its name from the Arabic expression “Hısnıkeyfa,” meaning “rock fortress” or “stone castle.” The archaeological site, located along the banks of the Tigris River, has historically occupied a crucial position on both land and water routes between Diyarbakır and Cizre. This strategic location, combined with its position along trade routes and relative lack of warfare, transformed Hasankeyf into a cultural center. The fortress, constructed during the Roman period to monitor the Ir

The Hasankeyf Museum is located in the new settlement area of Hasankeyf district in Batman, near the banks of the Tigris River. It was established to preserve and display artifacts recovered through archaeological rescue excavations carried out in areas that would be submerged by the Ilısu Dam reservoir. Designed as a regional museum, it houses findings from Batman, Mardin, Diyarbakır and Siirt provinces. The archaeopark area presents the region’s multi-layered history to both local and internat