Halfeti Alley Turkey Postcard

Halfeti is a hauntingly beautiful riverside town in southeastern Turkey, known for its partially submerged old village along the Euphrates River. Narrow stone alleys wind between historic black basalt houses, many of which now sit at the water’s edge due to the creation of the Birecik Dam reservoir. The atmosphere is quiet and timeless, with steep pathways, shaded passages, and glimpses of the river reflecting the surrounding cliffs. Visitors often explore by boat, drifting past sunken structures and the famous dark roses that grow uniquely in this region.