Zalin at 100: Syriacs–Assyrians and other communities shape city of diversity - Syriac Press

Zalin at 100: Syriacs–Assyrians and other communities shape city of diversity - Syriac Press

BETH ZALIN, North and East Syria (SyriacPress) — A century ago, a city was built in the far northeastern corner of Syria, at the junction of the borders with Turkey and Iraq. What began as a small settlement on the banks of the Al-Jaghjagh River soon grew into a vibrant town, carrying within it a unique blend of authenticity and openness, and preserving the stories of diverse communities that found in it both refuge and a new identity. The city’…