Скачать или смотреть The Safar family: Once the largest family in Midyat

Ashur, Nineveh, and Babylon once stood as the great centers of Assyrian civilization in antiquity. In the past two centuries, however, two other cities have carried immense significance for the Assyrian people: Midyat and Qamishli.But who were the most prominent families of Midyat, and what role did they play in shaping the life of this historic Assyrian town? To answer this, Shemsho Media is producing a series of in-depth interviews with the descendants of Midyat’s leading families.
In this episode, Emanuel Poli reflects on the history of the Safar family, offering a rare glimpse into the personal and collective memory of Midyat. His story is not only about one family but also about the endurance of a community that has weathered the storms of history.