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The sunken city of Halfeti in Turkey attracts tourists

In Turkey, the sunken city of Halfeti allows tourists to take boat trips over the ruins. Part of the ancient city is submerged due to the changing course of the Euphrates River, but remnants of buildings are still visible from the river.

In brief

  • Turkey has a sunken city called Halfeti.
  • Part of the ancient city is submerged underwater.
  • Tourists can see the remnants of structures from the river.
  • The minaret of the Great Mosque is a recognizable symbol.
  • The submerged part of the city has become a tourist attraction.
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  • УНІАНOligarch-owned
    • first item

    У Туреччині є затонуле місто, де можна пропливати над руїнами й побачити чорні троянди

  • Новини NIndependent

    Затоплене місто, чорні троянди та давня фортеця: чим дивує турецьке місто Халфеті

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