Keban Dam
River feeding Keban Dam turns into small stream
Murat River, which feeds the Keban Dam Basin, one of the most important dams meeting the country's water needs, has almost turned into a small stream as the water has receded for meters due to drought.
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People walk to castle in middle of lake as water ebbs
Some 50 nature lovers have reached a 2,800-year-old castle located in the middle of Lake Dam Keban in the eastern province of Tunceli by walking to draw attention to the sudden drawdown that occurred in the lake.
Turkish Robinson lives on dam lake island
A 83-year-old man has been living on an isolated island on the Lake Keban Dam in Turkey's east, with the locals calling the lonely elderly "Robinson," likening him to "Robinson Cruseo," the fictional novel character by 18th century English author Daniel Defoe.
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Keban Dam Lake astonishes canoe lovers
Located in the eastern Tunceli province's Pertek district, the Keban Dam Lake has become the favorite destination of canoe lovers. (AA Photo)
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Lonely man turns islet to blooming paradise
Grapes, cherries, apricots and chestnuts have flourished on the once desolate islet in Keban Dam Lake thanks to the 14-year-long efforts of a retired old man.
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Rock tombs of Elaz?? to serve tourism
The Roman-era rock tombs in the eastern province of Elaz??'s A??n district will soon be brought to light, according to District Gov. Mehmet Fatih Yak?no?lu, who said the district was not very well known despite its historical touristic features such as the Hastek Fortress, ?spir Mansion, rock tombs, mounds, the Sülük and Keban dam lakes and traditional A??n houses.
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No privatizations ahead in major dams, says Turkish energy minister
Turkey will not include the largest hydropower plants in the privatization plan, even though investors have offered up to $20 billion to buy one of them, said Energy Minister Taner Yıldız Dec. 30.