Demolition of caves, fortresses and rocks continues in the 12,000 years old Hasankeyf town that will be submerged by the controversial Ilısu Dam constructed by the AKP for “security” reasons.

As part of the demolition with dynamite and construction equipment ongoing in the ancient town for days, a huge rock mess in Hasankeyf Fortress has been blown up by dynamites Tuesday morning. The dynamites placed by the Rüzgar Mountaineering Co. during the past three days have been detonated today, leaving a part of the huge rock destroyed.

The remaining part of the rock mass will reportedly be blown up after the upcoming Eid al-Adha. Locals recorded the explosion, which recalls the ISIS’ destruction of the antique Palmyra city with explosives.