Al Hasakah
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Al Hasakah is a governorate
in the far north-east corner of Syria
that has the Euphrates
river running through it. It is distinguished by its fertile lands, plentiful water, picturesque nature, and more than one hundred archaeological sites.
These are further divided into numerous sub-districts (nawahi).
and Arab
s , with minorities of Kurds
, Armenians
and others. The population of the governorate was estimated in 2007 to be 1,377,000.
Notable cities in the governorate and their estimated population as in 2006 are:
At the 2004 census, Qamlishli had a population of 232,258, Al Hasakah had a population of 254,622, Ra's al 'Ayn had a population of 121,708 and Al Malikiyah had a population of 110,327; however, these figures are presumed to be the populations of the nawahi containing these cities.
, which flows through al-Hasakah for 440 kilometres (273.4 mi), witnessed the birth of the some of the earliest civilizations in the world. The most prominent archaeological sites are:
Governorates of Syria
Syria has fourteen governorates, or muhafazat . The governorates are divided into sixty districts, or manatiq , which are further divided into subdistricts, or nawahi...
in the far north-east corner of Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
that has the Euphrates
Euphrates
The Euphrates is the longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia. Together with the Tigris, it is one of the two defining rivers of Mesopotamia...
river running through it. It is distinguished by its fertile lands, plentiful water, picturesque nature, and more than one hundred archaeological sites.
Districts
The governorate has 4 districts (Mintaqa's):- Al-HasakahAl-Hasakah DistrictAl-Hasakah District is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Al-Hasakah Governorate. It had a population of 484,966 at the 2004 Census. Its administrative centre is the city of Al-Hasakah....
- Al-MalikiyahAl-Malikiyah DistrictAl-Malikiyah District is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Al-Hasakah Governorate. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 189,634. Its capital city is the city of Al-Malikiyah. It is mainly dominated by Assyrians/Syriacs. It is both the northernmost & easternmost district in...
- Al QamishliAl Qamishli DistrictAl Qamishli District is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Al-Hasakah Governorate. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 423,368. Its capital city is the city of Al Qamishli....
- Ra's al-'AynRa's al-'Ayn DistrictRa's al-'Ayn District is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Al-Hasakah Governorate. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 177,150. Its capital city is the city of Ra's al-'Ayn. It is populated by Arabs, Kurds and Assyrian/Syriacs....
These are further divided into numerous sub-districts (nawahi).
Demographics and population
The inhabitants of Al Hasakah are composed from different ethnic and cultural groups, the majority in this governorate being AssyriansAssyrian people
The Assyrian people are a distinct ethnic group whose origins lie in ancient Mesopotamia...
and Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
s , with minorities of Kurds
Kurdish people
The Kurdish people, or Kurds , are an Iranian people native to the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region known as Kurdistan, which includes adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey...
, Armenians
Armenians
Armenian people or Armenians are a nation and ethnic group native to the Armenian Highland.The largest concentration is in Armenia having a nearly-homogeneous population with 97.9% or 3,145,354 being ethnic Armenian....
and others. The population of the governorate was estimated in 2007 to be 1,377,000.
Notable cities in the governorate and their estimated population as in 2006 are:
- QamishliQamishliQamishli is a city in north eastern Syria on the border with Turkey, adjoining the Turkish city of Nusaybin, and close to Iraq. It is part of the Al-Hasakah Governorate, and is the administrative capital of the Al Qamishli District within the governorate....
: 82,129 - Al HasakahAl HasakahAl Hasakah is a governorate in the far north-east corner of Syria that has the Euphrates river running through it. It is distinguished by its fertile lands, plentiful water, picturesque nature, and more than one hundred archaeological sites.- Districts :...
: 81,809 - AmudaAmudaAmuda is a town in Al Hasakah Governorate in northeastern Syria. Amuda has a mostly Kurdish population. On November 13, 1960, the village was the site of a tragedy in which 152 children were killed in a fire at a movie theatre.-References:...
: 45,980 - Ra's Al Ein: 23,008
- Ad Darbasiyah: 21,865
- Al-MalikiyahAl-MalikiyahAl-Malikiyah is a small Syrian city and the center of an administrative district belonging to Al-Hasakah Governorate. The district constitutes the northeastern corner of the country. The Tigris river defines the border that separates Syrian from Iraqi and Turkish territories...
: 18,448
At the 2004 census, Qamlishli had a population of 232,258, Al Hasakah had a population of 254,622, Ra's al 'Ayn had a population of 121,708 and Al Malikiyah had a population of 110,327; however, these figures are presumed to be the populations of the nawahi containing these cities.
Syrian census 1943 in Al Hasakah
| Religious group | Population | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslims | Sunni Muslims | 99,665 | 68.26% |
| Shia Muslims | 326 | 0.22% | |
| Alawis | 93 | 0.06% | |
| Ismailis | 8 | 0.01% | |
| Druzes | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Christians | 42,496 | 29.11% | |
| Jews | 1,938 | 1.33% | |
| Yazidis | 1,475 | 1.01% | |
| TOTAL | Al Hasakah | 146,001 | 100.0% |
Archaeology
The Khabur RiverKhabur River
The Khabur River , , , ) is the largest perennial tributary to the Euphrates in Syrian territory. Although the Khabur originates in Turkey, the karstic springs around Ra's al-'Ayn are the river's main source of water. Several important wadis join the Khabur north of Al-Hasakah, together creating...
, which flows through al-Hasakah for 440 kilometres (273.4 mi), witnessed the birth of the some of the earliest civilizations in the world. The most prominent archaeological sites are:
- HamoukarHamoukarHamoukar is a large archaeological site located in the Jazira region of northeastern Syria near the Iraqi border and Turkey.-History:...
:considered by some archaeologists to be the oldest city in the world - Tell HalafTell HalafTell Halaf is an archaeological site in the Al Hasakah governorate of northeastern Syria, near the Turkish border, just opposite Ceylanpınar. It was the first find of a Neolithic culture, subsequently dubbed the Halaf culture, characterized by glazed pottery painted with geometric and animal designs...
: Excavations have revealed successive civilization levels, Neolithic glazed pottery and beautiful basalt sculptures. - Tell BrakNagar, SyriaTell Brak, ancient Nagar, is a tell, or settlement mound, in the Upper Khabur area in Al-Hasakah Governorate, northeastern Syria. The site was occupied between the sixth and second millennia BCE...
: Situated halfway between al-Hasakah city and the frontier town of al-Qamishli. Excavations in the tell have revealed the Uyun Temple and King Naram-SinNaram-SinNaram-Sin , reigned ca. 2254–2218 BCE, short chronology, was the third successor and grandson of King Sargon of Akkad. Under Naram-Sin the Akkadian Empire reached its zenith...
palace-stronghold. - Tell el FakhariyaTell el FakhariyaTell el Fakhariya, or Tell el Fecheriyeh with variants, is an ancient site in the Khabur River basin in the Al Hasakah Governorate of northern Syria...
- Tell Hittin: 15 layers of occupation have been identified.
- Tell LeilanTell LeilanTell Leilan is an archaeological site situated near the Wadi Jarrah in the Khabur River basin in Al-Hasakah Governorate, northeastern Syria. The site has been occupied since the 5th millennium BC. During the late third millennium, the site was known as Shekhna...
: Excavations began in 1975 and have revealed many artefacts and buildings dating back to the 6th millennium BCE such as a bazaar, temple, palace, etc.
External links
- ehasakeh The First Complete website for Al-Hasakah news and services