Old Halfeti

The ancient city of Khilafti is one of the western villages of Şanlıurfa, which was flooded when the Bersik Dam was built in 2000 on the Euphrates River. Although a large part of Khilafti was flooded, it has a rich cultural heritage and many distinctive attractions. It is also famous for its history. It dates back nearly three thousand years, as it was founded by the Assyrians in the ninth century BC, and was ruled by the Romans, Sassanids, Arabs, Umayyads, and Abbasids between the sixth and eighth centuries AD, and you can see the wonderful views of my ancient caliphate, its stone houses, mosques, and the remains of its ancient castle and buildings You can also enjoy stunning views of the village from a 135-meter-long suspension bridge and visit the various restaurants along the coast that serve delicious local cuisine.