ELÎH
The historical Small Palace of Heskîf, which is wanted to be submerged due to the construction of the Ilisu Dam, is in danger of collapsing. While the concrete works for the 50 meters high and 1,000 meters long harbour continue to be built around the historical Heskîf Castle and the Tigris Valley.
The fortress and the Small Palace, which is covered with concrete, are closed just above the harbour which was built in order to reach the castle when it was inundated. The fortress wall is trying to be “reinforced with concrete and iron.”
It was disclosed that there was a risk of swelling and collapse on the walls of the palace due to the vibrations of heavy machinery.
Collapse Risk
As the entire city turns into a construction site, a harbour is being built at the bottom of the historic fortress walls. If Heskîf is inundated, an islet will be created in the upper parts of the fortress. A harbour is set up next to the castle walls in order to visit this island.
The foundations of the port recently started with concrete pouring. The history of the pressure created by heavy machinery creates the risk of collapse in the Small Palace.
It has been learned that the concretization has been suspended since Monday due to the risk of collapse in the Small Palace.
Engineers are investigating a possible risk of collapse.
