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This is Assyria.

Who are the modern Assyrian people and what were their accomplishments?
Explore the Assyrian culture on this website!

What are Assyrians?

This website covers the most important topics related to Assyrian identity and ethnicity. All information provided here is backed by reliable sources, which are linked and can be seen at the bottom.

Naum Faiq

Nationalism

The awakening of Assyrian nationalism took place in the 19th century, parallel to the European awakening of nationalism. Figures such as Freydun Atouraya, Naum Faiq and Ashur Yousif are still remembered in the heart of Assyrian nationalism.

Syriac Poems

Language

The Assyrians made their language the Lingua Franca of the Middle East. The Syriac language wasn't only important in regards to religious matters, but also political and philosophical ones.

Mor Mattai

Homeland

The heart of any Assyrian nationalist is the homeland. It's the cradle of Civilization, the history of the Assyrian ancestors, and the land which belongs to the Assyrians.

What's the purpose of this page?

Library of Ashurbanipal

This page is intended to be a library for:

The modern Assyrian History
The Assyrian Continuity
The Assyrian Language
The Mission of the Union of Lions

The Union of Lions is an Assyrian organisation of motivated Assyrians working on various projects that you can see here. We see it as an important task to spread awareness on the Assyrian cause, nationalism, and the rights of the indigenous people of Mesopotamia.

The page will receive regular updates. If you're interested in working and developing on this page or with the Union of Lions, go to the contact us form and get in touch with us.