Despite a turbulent history of genocide, attacks and pressure to leave, the Tur Abdin region still boosts fifteen villages solely inhabited by Assyrians.
As investment in Tur Abdin continues, ensuring quality and trust in the construction sector is becoming an increasingly important concern for Assyrians seeking to preserve and rebuild their historic villages.
Residents of the historic Assyrian village of Ayn Wardo (Gülgöze) in Tur Abdin are opposing a large solar power project planned by Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, warning that it could damage farmland, grazing areas, and the region’s ancient cultural heritage.
There is no physical trace left from the Mar Kozma Church located in Diyarbakır Alipaşa District. There are only two old photos of this building, which is stated to be built in 330.
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.
The Court of First Instance in Midyat has acquitted the suspects in the murder of Gevriye Ego, who was killed on 6 November 2023 outside his home in Anhel, an Assyrian village in the Tur Abdin region.
Recent reports from Turkish news outlets indicate a staggering surge in housing prices across Mardin province, with one historic center standing out above the rest: Midyat.
Significant steps were taken earlier this year regarding the future for Assyrians in Turkey's Tur Abdin region as two Turkish ministers agreed to form special commissions to look into Assyrian land and property issues.
No community can build a sustainable future on uncertain legal grounds and there can be no meaningful return without secure property rights, writes Assyrian-Swedish lawyer Ilhan Aydin regarding the vast Assyrian lands shifted into state ownership in southeastern Türkiye's Assyrian region.
Midyat Municipality has launched a new phase in its preservation efforts, demolishing unauthorized additions to historic buildings and restoring building facades in the ancient Assyrian quarter.
Several Assyrian religious centers in Tur Abdin are being evaluated for inclusion to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It is potentially both a blessing and a curse, some warn.
