Tell Halaf (Arabic: تل حلف) is an archaeological site in the canton of Serekaniye, near the Turkish border. It was the first find of a Neolithic culture, subsequently dubbed the Halaf culture, characterized by glazed pottery painted with geometric and animal designs [more from Wikipedia].
During the Syrian Civil War, People’s Protection Units took control of the area.
The name Tell Halaf is a local Aramaic placename, meaning “made of former city”; what its original inhabitants called their settlement is not known.
In preparation for the forthcoming municipal elections in NES, planned for 11th of June [now postponed to 8 August, 2024], the DAANES passed a new law defining the administrative divisions of the NES region. This follows the DAANES’ publication of the new Social Contract in December 2023.
Women in Rojava improve economy Pointing out that the women have improved the economy in Rojava, Armanc Mihemed, executive of the Economy Committee of Kongra Star, said that they have achieved significant successes by realizing many projects.
History of the Revolution: Much Achieved, Still Much to be Done.
The Rojava Gardens in Serekaniye’s Eziziye village has become the livelihood of many migrant families with the vegetables and fruits grown.
