Experts finally crack mysterious code in ancient Assyrian temples
An ancient code that has mystified experts for more than a century has finally been cracked.
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The gateway to heaven: Understanding the Syriac Orthodox altar
In the quiet, incense-filled sanctuaries of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, one of the oldest apostolic Christian churches in the world, the altar is not merely a piece of furniture. It is the Madbho: a mystical boundary where the physical world meets the divine.
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Iraqi Assyrian bloc demands representation based on election results in new cabinet
Iraq’s Assyrian Suyana parliamentary bloc has called for fair political representation in the formation of the country’s next federal government, warning against efforts to sideline the Assyrian vote through political bargaining or power-sharing arrangements that ignore election outcomes.
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Assyrian oncologist brings cancer awareness to a wider audience
Assyrian-Swedish oncologist Robel Malki is drawing attention across Sweden with the release of his new book Den där sjukdomen: Om cancer och allt däromkring (“That Disease: About Cancer and Everything Around It”), a work aimed at breaking the silence and fear surrounding cancer.
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From Survival to Rights: A Strategic Shift is needed in the Assyrian Collective Mindset
Assyrians need to shift from a survival mindset to a rights based mindset to be able to harness their intrinsic collective power in a more effective way, writes Edward Oraha.
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She has built a global haircare brand from scratch
Assyrian-American entrepreneur Merian Odesho has transformed a personal challenge into a global success story, founding the rapidly growing beauty brand Bounce Curl, now recognised as a leading name in curly hair care worldwide.
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"We Belong to This Land"
Turkish journalist and writer Serdar Korucu's new book records a century-old journey from Seyfo in 1915 to the unknown murders of the 90s and today's hopes of returning through 38 different Assyrian voices from across the diaspora.
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History
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3,200-year-old Assyrian perfume reborn
A small clay tablet in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin tells the story of Taputi-Belatekallim, the world’s first recorded chemist and female perfumer, whose 3,200-year-old recipe has recently been brought back to life by modern science.
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U.S. law firm explores legal action for victims of ISIS and Al-Nusrah Front
A New York-based law firm has announced it is investigating potential legal action on behalf of individuals allegedly harmed by extremist groups in the Middle East, according to a recent press release.
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Religion
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The gateway to heaven: Understanding the Syriac Orthodox altar
In the quiet, incense-filled sanctuaries of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, one of the oldest apostolic Christian churches in the world, the altar is not merely a piece of furniture. It is the Madbho: a mystical boundary where the physical world meets the divine.
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Kevin Yakob wins Danish Superliga title
Assyrian footballer Kevin Yakob has helped AGF Aarhus secure the Danish Superliga title, scoring in a decisive victory over Brøndby IF to seal the championship.
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