Coast and water / Reservoir and pond
Dicle Dam Lake (Eğil shore)
Eğil, Diyarbakır
The shore of the Dicle Dam Lake at the foot of Eğil Castle, filling a canyon-like valley; known for boat trips and water sports.
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Its story
The lake formed by the Dicle Dam extends right to the foot of the cliffs on which the castle stands at Eğil, creating a canyon-like landscape between high cliffs. GoTürkiye notes that the dam lake is a growing center for canoeing, swimming and other water sports, and that there is a rafting route from the village of Selman in Eğil to Diyarbakır. News reports say that visitors join boat tours on the lake after seeing the tombs; from the tours, Eğil Castle, the royal tombs carved into the rock and the valley walls are seen from a different angle. The picnic area on the shore is a good place for a break after visiting the castle and Ziyaret Hill.
Key facts
- Type
- Dam lake
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Central Eğil, foot of the castle
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Traveling with kids
Location
38.25975, 40.08919
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/diyarbakir/touch | https://www.istiklal.com.tr/foto-galeri/egilde-tarihi-mekanlar-ve-baraj-golu-ziyaretci-akinina-ugradi-922438h | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4526356290