Located in western Şanlıurfa, Halfeti is a quiet, charming town. About half of the city was flooded during the construction of the Birecik Dam in 2000, and local residents were settled about 15 kilometers away. Lapped by the waters of the Euphrates River, the submerged village offers a glimpse of timelessness, with ancient stone houses, mosques and trees, some of which appear to be rising out of the water. The underwater village can be visited by boat.