The Batman River is a major tributary of the Tigris in southeast Turkey. The region along the Batman River is known for its oil fields. It is 115 km long.
The river originates in Turkeys Anti-Taurus Mountains (at the Sason and Genç mountains) and flows approximately from north to south, passing near the city of Batman and forming a natural border between the Batman Province and Diyarbakır Province. The historic Malabadi Bridge (built in 1146–1147) crosses the river near the town of Silvan.
