Famous For
Black roses (unique to Halfeti)
Submerged
Old town under Birecik Dam (2000)
Boat Trip
Sunken mosque & minaret visible
Rose Season
May–June
History
Assyrian, Roman, Ottoman layers
Part of the town of Halfeti remained underwater as the Birecik Dam started to fill up in 2000. Halfeti Mosque, the historical artifacts taken by the waters of Birecik Dam. But the mosque minaret is still visible.
Walker Insights
“Part of the town of Halfeti remained underwater as the Birecik Dam started to fill up in 2000. Halfeti Mosque, the historical artifacts taken by the waters of Birecik Dam. But the mosque minaret is still visible.”
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Müge Ayma
