General Information
Nahiya (Subdistrict)
Efrîn
Also Known As
Barj Haedar, Birc Ĝêderê, Burj Haider, برج حيدر
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Basic Information about Birc Ĥêderê
Source: Tirej Afrin
Etymology: The village derived its name from an archaeological tower (burc) still standing in the center of the village, and from the name of its first inhabitant Heyder. "Burc" is a word of Greek origin.
Foundation Date/Period: Approximately 500 years ago (current village)
Hills: Çiyayê Lîlon, Simean
Other Landmarks: Wadiyê Rekiyê
Summaries
I. Summary from TirejAfrin Site (English) of Birc Ĥêderê
Source: https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/kura%20afrin%20markaz-barj%20haedar.htm
It is stated in the book جبل الكرد (عفرين) دراسة جغرافية Çiyayê Kurmênc (Efrîn): A Geographical Study by د. محمد عبدو علي Dr. Mihemed Ebdo Elî: Burc Heyder /949 inhabitants - 194 houses - 33km - 575m/:
The village derived its name from an archaeological tower (burc) still standing in the center of the village, and from the name of its first inhabitant Heyder. "Burc" is a word of Greek origin as is known.
It is a large village among the villages of Şêrawa. It contains the remains of an old tower and a cathedral from the Byzantine era, with its walls and arches still standing, in addition to the presence of tombs, columns, and capitals. The residents have used some of its stones to build their houses.
It is stated in the book: عفرين .... نهرها وروابيها الخضراء Efrîn... Her River and Her Green Hills by the writer عبدالرحمن محمد Ebdulrehman Mihemed from the village of Qetme:
Burc Heyder: A village in Çiyayê Lîlon and Simean, belonging to the sub-district of the central villages, Efrîn region, Heleb governorate.
It is a large village located on the slope of a limestone plateau north of Wadiyê Rekiyê which heads southeast. To its south is another flood valley heading east. Its location is fortified and overlooks the surrounding area for a long distance. It is 25km southwest of Heleb.
Its settlement is old due to the presence of the remains of an old tower dating back to the Roman era and a cathedral from the Byzantine era, with its walls and arches still standing, along with tombs, columns, and capitals. The residents used its stones in building their houses.
It is bordered to the north by a rugged mountain range, a deep valley, and the archaeological village of Kefer Nabo close to it. To the south, it is bordered by a slope, a rugged mountain range of rocks, the village of Fafertîn, and Burc Silêman. To the east, a rugged mountain range and the village of Kebaşîn. To the west, a rugged mountain range and the village of Basûfan.
The number of its houses is about 100 houses, and the age of the village is about 500 years. The site of the village is very old due to the presence of ruins from the Roman and Byzantine eras and some columns and arches present in the center of the village.
Its dwellings are stone and mud with wooden roofs; some are built on top of ancient ruins, and the modern ones are reinforced concrete. An electricity grid is available, and the village drinks from a water network connected to a well dug south of the village of Zûqê Mezin located to its east. There is a primary school and a mosque.
The residents work in rainfed agriculture on an area of 194 hectares, and among its most important crops are grains, alongside the raising of sheep and cattle. An asphalt road connects it to the cities of Efrîn and Heleb.
Village Mukhtar: Ehmed Hesen
Preparation and execution:
Manager of Tirej Efrîn site: Ebdulrehman Hacî Osman
20/12/2013
Sources:
- Book: جبل الكرد (عفرين) دراسة جغرافية Çiyayê Kurmênc (Efrîn): A Geographical Study by د. محمد عبدو علي Dr. Mihemed Ebdo Elî.
- Book: عفرين .... نهرها وروابيها الخضراء Efrîn... Her River and Her Green Hills by عبدالرحمن محمد Ebdulrehman Mihemed from the village of Qetme.
Possible Village Name Meaning of Birc Ĥêderê
The village derived its name from an archaeological tower that still stands in the village center, and from the name of its first inhabitant Haider. "Burj" is a word of Greek origin.
Source: TirejAfrin Site