VOICED : In Turkey, a 12,000-year-old village risks being submerged by a dam

Hasankeyf, a 12,000-year-old city in eastern Turkey, faces submersion due to a controversial dam project on the Tigris River. The dam, while promising benefits for energy and regional economy, has displaced residents and threatens the cultural heritage of this Kurdish-majority area. Locals, once reliant on tourism, now face economic uncertainty. Critics argue the dam erases historical identity, raising questions about its necessity. As the landscape changes, the future of Hasankeyf remains uncertain.

In what ways does the dam project affect the cultural identity of the Kurdish majority region?

What questions do people keep asking regarding the necessity of the dam project?