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Monday, March 07, 2011

Dams power Turkey's future, but drown its rich history - CSMonitor.com

"Dams power Turkey's future, but drown its rich history

Cultural and natural sites are being submerged as Turkey races to double its power output by 2020.

By Alexander Christie-Miller, Contributor / March 7, 2011
Allianoi, Turkey

The stunning mosaics, courtyards, and passageways of the 1,800-year-old Roman spa complex of Allianoi were so dear to archaeologist Ahmet Yaras that he named his daughter after the Ilya River that ran by them."

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