Reservoir, Yortanli Dam, Bergama, Izmir, Turkey

Reservoir formed by the Yortanli Dam across the Ilya river, Bergama, Izmir, Turkey. In August 2010 the Roman spa complex of Allianoi was flooded once the river was dammed. The dam is thought to double the agricultural value of the area. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Reservoir formed by the Yortanli Dam across the Ilya river, Bergama, Izmir, Turkey. In August 2010 the Roman spa complex of Allianoi was flooded once the river was dammed. The dam is thought to double the agricultural value of the area. Picture by Manuel Cohen