Zetnel Bey Tomb, a photo from Batman, Southern East Anatolia

Photographer's Note

One of the few historic relics saved from inundation was this Islamic Tomb. Apparently the Turkish Government doesn't consider the Neolithic, Roman & Byzantine Monuments as important.

http://koreabizwire.com/korean-firm-successfully-relocates-historical-structures-in-turkey/150232

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/05/zeynel-bey-tomb-mausoleum-turkey-relocation-video-dam-flooding-archaeology/

It weighs 1,100 tons & dates from the 15th century. A Korean firm successfully relocated it on 12 May 2017. I might load a workshop showing a more conventional view. The rising waters of the Ilisu Dam will flood the town beneath many metres of water.

ikeharel, papagolf21, pajaran, jean113, pierrefonds, jhm, COSTANTINO, Royaldevon, alvaraalto, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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ikeharel (113411) 2020-09-30 1:40

Hello Chris,
Unless reading the note I would not think it was relocated. But a second look later, realized the "walls" behind are men-made and explain what you written about.
A fine document, well applied picture.
Regards,
Ike

papagolf21 (152607) 2020-09-30 1:40

Bonjour, cher Chris,
Ce joyau architectural est pourtant consid駻able comme t駑oin du pass�.
Tr鑚 belle mise en image.
Je surpris par la tenue g駭駻ale de l'馘ifice.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

Silvio1953 (221695) 2020-09-30 1:44

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic tomb, finre details, wonderful colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (102760) 2020-09-30 1:56

Hello Chris,
If the Neolithic, Roman & Byzantine monuments had all been converted to mosques, the entire city could possible have been saved. The WS view is also nice but this photo gives us a better idea of the immediate surroundings.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (139308) 2020-09-30 2:03

Hi Chris,it's nice to know that this wonderful tomb were saved by the inondation,so we can still watch this beauty while others are gone. Magnificent report with 2 different perspectives,this rich full view and the opposite made in an imposing way and in the best light too,well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jean113 (27893) 2020-09-30 4:44

Hello Chris, two lovely pictures of this site.
There has been so much devastation across the world at sites such as this; just imagine how much richer our knowledge and experiences would be if they had been left alone?
Excellent sharp quality.
Kind regards, Jean.

pierrefonds (114516) 2020-09-30 4:56

Bonjour Chris,

La falaise aide au cadrage la sc鈩e. La prise de vue permet de voir les d騁ails du tombeau de Zetnel Bay. La lumi鑽e fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journ馥.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2020-09-30 5:17

Hello Chris,

You took, this picture as nice old part of the city with the Islamic Tomb.
With a fantastic result.
Also a nice panoramic view too.
Very well done, TFS.

Regards,
John.

CMJC (5097) 2020-09-30 8:22 [Comment]

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COSTANTINO (116560) 2020-09-30 11:53

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
we ve been lost for a long long time
but here we are again with a wonderful
photo and I am feeling sad reading that the
government doesnot consider the neolithic,
roman k Byzantine Monuments as important...
it s a pity...
regards
costantino

Tue (92442) 2020-09-30 11:58

Hello Chris,
A beautiful place, the ruins stand out very well from the steep cliffs in the background and the fine blue patterns on the round tower are still clearly seen on the ancient walls. Very good light also.
Lars

emka (158204) 2020-09-30 14:48

Hello Chris, Very sad that so many ancient heritage objects is under water, nice that at least this beautiful tomb was saved. superb composition.

Best regrads MAlgo

ifege (48135) 2020-09-30 17:07

Hi Chris
An incredible task! The new setting looks quite natural.
cheers
Ian

macjake (98456) 2020-09-30 22:01

Hi Chris
what a great scene, if we're not paying close attention, it would be so easy to think we're looking at a stone wall, its as if it's camoflauged. love these historic sights, the WS is a fine shot too. Imagine this in its prime so many years ago, that would be awesome. cheers
Craig

jemaflor (147204) 2020-09-30 23:24

Hi Chris,
Well presented these ruins, perfect composition with this tower and dome as focal point,nice sharpness, perfect to see decoration on wall of the tower, good light management between sun and shadows, tfs.

Royaldevon (85932) 2020-10-01 1:58

Hello Chris,

This was definitely a historic building worth saving, displaying this iconic shape and revealing some beautiful patterned work. The undertaking must remind us of the efforts made to save the temple and statues in Egypt, when the Aswan dam was built.

I like this wider shot and the close up in your w/s, giving more intricate details.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

mkamionka (74509) 2020-10-01 3:15

Hi Chris,
I suppose there is good and bad news here.
It is nice to hear that they did rescue something at least but indeed it shows some bias. I am sure if they wanted to rescue the other parts they could have easily found a sponsor from the west.
This looks beautiful here, in spite of that much damage.
Perfect composition with the tower subtly off centre and the remainder of wall nicely filling in the other side of the frame.
Excellent work,
M

alvaraalto (42804) 2020-10-01 3:15

Hello Chris,
Good to see you're back on TE with a brilliant series of pictures of ancient Turkey.
Very special that these remnants of the ancient culture have been moved.
Fortunately, we were prevented from admiring it only with a diving suit.
Well done
Have a nice day, groet Rob

PaulVDV (62970) 2020-10-01 9:22

Hello Chris,
Actually, your note seems like an answer to my question in your previous photo.
So some historic relics have been saved.
The ruin of the tomb looks beautiful and certainly worth the visit. I also note the impressive natural background.
Excellent clarity and sharpness.
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (115230) 2020-10-14 10:46

chris

Yes, at least this one was preserved, despite it would be better if it was in the original spot. amazing monument. the patterns in the walls are impressive and I liked the shapes too. TFS this fabulous place.
take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68593) 2021-03-07 17:02

Hello Chris,
While they were relocating it, they might as well have renovated it. I love the canyon in the background.
Regards,
MT