Investigation of social, spatial and structural problems in the movement of historical urban settlements (Batman Hasankeyf example)

Hasankeyf, which has survived wars and natural disasters for the past 12 thousand years, was completely emptied and buried under water in 2020 as a result of the completion of the Ilısu Dam, which was on the agenda since 1982. The destruction of this city, which contained many cultural heritages with its cave dwellings and unique texture, could not be prevented. The population displaced due to development projects in the world and in Turkey is increasing day by day. Many residential areas are being destroyed due to the hydroelectric power plants that Turkey prioritizes in its energy policies. Resettlement practices are carried out so that people in these settlements are not hindered. As part of the Ilısu project, the resettlement process of Hasankeyf has begun. As part of this thesis, the Old and New Hasankeyf cities were examined comparatively. How these cities are perceived by the people subjected to forced migration is explained by the survey study. The results revealed that the Old and New Hasankeyf are quite different cities from each other. The city's scale has grown and its identity has disappeared. People find it difficult to adapt to the new city. Most locals viewed the construction of the dam and moving to the new city as a bad situation for Hasankeyf. The fact that the relocation started before the construction activities in the city were completed negatively affected the residents' satisfaction with the new city. The future of tourism and related sectors is uncertain. In resettlement practices, the success of urban design and urban planning disciplines directly affects the satisfaction of people with these practices.