How will the Euphrates River dry up?

The Euphrates is drying up. Stifled by the water politics of Iraq's neighbors, Turkey and Syria; a two-year drought; and years of abuse by Iraq and its farmers, the river is considerably smaller than it was just a few years ago. Along the river, rice and wheat fields have turned into baked dirt.

Are there any dams on the Euphrates River?

The Atatürk Dam is located on the Euphrates River in Bozova in southeastern Turkey. Built to provide water for irrigation and power generation, it is one of the largest dams in the country and ranks sixth among the largest earth-and-rock-fill dams in the world.

Why was building a dam along the Euphrates River a bad thing?

It not only increases the risk of water-related state failure similar to what happened in Syria, but also increases the risk that the Middle East could move from tensions over water to actual war.

Why was the river Euphrates drying up in the Bible?

"The river Euphrates by divine consent is drying up for the kings of the nations to cross, for the purpose of exterminating one another and other people," says St. Andrew. As the Lord said in the Gospels: "Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom" (Matt. 24:7).

Why is the Euphrates River important to West Asia?

Being the longest river in western Asia, it is considered an important part of the ecosystem. The importance of the Euphrates River dates back to ancient times. Although the river and its surrounding environment have changed, it continues to play a major role in the countries it flows through.

What kind of animals live in the Euphrates River?

On the drier parts of the river, wild varieties of many grains can be found, including einkorn wheat, emmer wheat, oats and rye. The Euphrates Valley was home to wild boar, gray wolf, golden jackal, red fox, leopard and lion.

When was the dam on the Euphrates built?

Construction of the dam and hydroelectric project (HEPP) was completed from 1983 to 1990 at a cost of $1.25 billion. The first two power units were commissioned in 1992 and its full operation began in December 1993. State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) is the operator of the project.