Yalanqozê (Kurdish: Yalanqozê; Arabic: يلانقوز), also known as Al-Rihan (Arabic: الريحان), is a village in the Jindires Subdistrict of the Afrin region in northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria. According to civil registry records at the end of 2005, the village had a population of 1728 inhabitants.[2][3][4][5]
Yalanqozê
يلانقوز Al-Rihan | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | Syria |
| Governorate | Aleppo |
| Subdistrict | Jindires |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2005 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 1,728 |
Economy
editAccording to local historical studies, Yalanqozê was founded approximately 400 years ago.[3][4][5] Historically, the village was known for agriculture and olive cultivation. Residents traditionally cultivated olives, grains, pomegranates, and walnuts.[3][4][5] The village historically contained a primary school, a mosque, telephone services, and olive presses.[3][4][5]
Name
editThe name Yalanqoz is described as being of Turkish origin and interpreted as meaning “the lying spring” or “the lying eye”.[3][4][5]
Geography
editYalanqozê lies near the town of Jindires and has gradually become integrated into the surrounding urban area.[3][4] The village is bordered by agricultural plains and nearby settlements including Kefer Sefrê, Koran, Baflûr, Aşkan Xerbî, Zindikan, Burc Qemûş, and Qîlê.[3][5]
The village is situated on the southeastern foothills of Kurd Dagh (Çiyayê Kurmênc) and on the plain of Jindires.[3][4]
References
edit- ↑ Ali, Mohammad Abdo. Kurd Mountains: A Comprehensive Geographical Study (in Arabic) (1 ed.). Afrin. p. 198.
- ↑ Ali, Mohammed Abdo. Kurd Mountains: A Comprehensive Geographical Study (in Arabic). Afrin. pp. 198–203.
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