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It originates in a mountain range in eastern Turkey
It emerges in the Taurus Mountains of eastern Turkey, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) to the southeast of the city of Elazig. This is also near a rift lake called Lake Hazar, which is often referred to as the source of the Tigris. One of the most interesting Tigris River facts is that its source is also close to the source of the Euphrates River, which is situated about 30 kilometers (18 miles) away.
