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The Hevsel Gardens face destruction as heavy equipment ravages the fertile lands. Sparking outrage among unions, while municipalities and officials remain silent.

Having captured the photographs of several animals in Hevsel Gardens before, photograph artist Mehmet Masum Süer has now photographed long-eared hedgehogs.

In a written statement, the Ecology Union has warned that Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, face a threat of devastation and ecological destruction due to construction works for a nation’s garden project.

HDP MP Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question, saying that the "nation's garden" project in Diyarbakır damages the city's cultural heritage, namely the city walls and the Hevsel Gardens.

A flood has occurred in the district of Eğil in Diyarbakır after one of the gates of Tigris Dam broke off while it was opened to remove the excessive water. Hevsel Gardens, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, have been flooded.