Rare Assyrian-period, mother-of-pearl seal discovered at Israels Tel Hadid
Excavators of Tel Hadid recently released the discovery of a unique seal stamp from the seventh century b.c.e., the time of Assyrian domination of the Levant.
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'Of most interest is the second feature—the crescent on a triangular stand. Researchers identified this feature with the crescent-on-standard motif associated with Sin, the moon god of Harran in Mesopotamia. This symbol spread throughout the Southern Levant under Assyria’s domination. Koch and colleagues point to a parallel on a seventh-century b.c.e. tablet from nearby Tel Gezer.
Next to the moon on a standard is the other triangular shape that has “leglike features,” as the authors describe it. Because of these human characteristics, they propose it could depict a worshiper. A cylinder seal discovered in the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, dating to the seventh century b.c.e., contains a similar triangular figure identified as a worshiper.'
In a personal reflection, Assyrian-American student Sabrina Bet-Mansour draws on her family’s history of displacement and migration to examine today’s immigration policies and the growing challenges faced by those fleeing violence and persecution.
On August 7, 2026, Assyrian communities around the world observed the Day of Remembrance for Assyrian Martyrs. On this day, the victims of persecution and mass killings are commemorated, particularly those who perished during the Simele massacre in Iraq in 1933.
The best cookbooks offer more than recipes—they tell the stories of the people behind them, their heritage, and their struggles. That’s exactly what makes The Oldest Kitchen in the World by Matay de Mayee such a treasure.
From her early beginnings in the beauty industry to building an internationally recognized cosmetics brand, Swedish-Assyrian entrepreneur Gabriella Elio has transformed a professional makeup artist’s vision into a highly profitable business with growing global ambitions.
A new book about Seyfo, the genocide of Assyrians is now available in English. Based on oral histories, it recounts the history of Tur Abdin between 1830 and 1930, including events that preceded the 1915 genocide.
French author Claire Weibel Yacoub has published her new book Les tribulations de Paulus l'Assyrien, released in September 2026 by L'Harmattan in the collection Romans Historiques.
Micah van Halteren
