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Tilkepe is the heart of Assyria, with more than 12 citadels surrounding the city center. The name means “Hill of Rocks,” and the hills were used as a defensive measure. It was built on a lower plane and cannot be seen from afar. Sadly, this did not

Most people lived in the center of Tilkepe; it was divided in 12 sectors, totaling more than 1200 families, in 1890. The names were Shanqo, Abroo, Gizi, Shayota, Asmar, Auroo, Qashat, Yalda, Dikho, Shamami, Martshmoni and Samoona. In its prime, Tilk

Tilkepe Mayor Mr. Basim Balu reflects on the ruins, remembering the glory of The Sacred Heart Church. This holy place bonded many Tilkepe families for a century. This house of God was once resplendent in fine marble and mosaics. Now, blemished with

These boys are Tilkepe’s version of The Mighty Ducks, set against the background of electrical wires. Iraqi villages were known by their spaghetti wiring systems, carrying 220 volts and posing a threat to children and adults. These kids know better

Marti Shmoni (or Saint Shmoni); this shrine is dedicated to Saint Shmoni and her seven sons. They were persecuted for their beliefs. One can find a shrine for Marti Shmoni in many Assyrian Chaldean villages. The house next door used to be “Amu Issa’

For a millennium Tilkepne dead were buried in this cemetery. This place of honor and devotion was brutally razed by ISIS, destroying the cemetery. It is one of the oldest tactics used to keep indigenous people away from their ancestorial land. By de

For a millennium Tilkepne dead were buried in this cemetery. This place of honor and devotion was brutally razed by ISIS, destroying the cemetery. It is one of the oldest tactics used to keep indigenous people away from their ancestorial land. By de

The furthest house on the left is the Shamoon Mamu house located across from the Dikho Field. In its prime, the house would have a full view of the field from their balcony with which to watch all the events. With no TV, radio, or internet, it was t

Old farm machinery is still in use.

Although most of the village kids went to school, Hassan, standing in front of the Kizi family home, skipped. When asked, the 10-year-old said, “I don’t want to go to school. It is overcrowded there. My classroom has more than 70 kids.” He said it’s

These distinct white and orange taxis are still in use. The Toyota Crown was popular in the ‘80s.

Qontora or Qamtor is the name given to the archway. Qontora means the center. Originally, these archways were built to allow the water flow. It also created a shade and a rest area; people built houses over and around them. The Sesi family had resid

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