General Information
Nahiya (Subdistrict)
Cindires
Also Known As
Deir Balut, Dêr Belûtê, Dêrbelûtê, دير بلوط
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Basic Information about Dêrbelûtê
Source: Tirej Afrin
Etymology: Composed of: monastery (dêr) + oak (belût). Belût is the Kurdish name for the oak tree and its fruit.
Foundation Date/Period: Approximately 100 years ago
Hills: Çiyayê Keraçê Rûc
Shrines: Mazar Şêx Keras
Other Landmarks: Çemê Efrînê
Summaries
I. Summary from TirejAfrin Site (English) of Dêrbelûtê
Source: https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/kura%20afrin%20Cindires%20-%20derbelute.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: Drbelt, Dêrbelût /756 people, 12km, 160m/:
The name is composed of: Dêr (Monastery) + Belût (Oak). Belût is the Kurdish name for the oak tree and its fruit. As for Khoury Barsoum, he says that the name is Aramaic, from: saved, rescued, delivered, so the meaning would be: Monastery of Salvation and Rescue /p. 187/. I believe this is a verbal interpretation that does not reflect the truth.
It is a medium sized village located on the southern bank of the Efrîn river and is approximately 1km away from the Turkish border. The well known Mazar Şêx Keras is located to its south. The paved road leading to the district of Harim in the governorate of Idlib passes through it.
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:
Dêrbelût: A village in the Efrîn valley, administratively belonging to the village of Şêx Xelîl, district of Cindilês, Efrîn region, Aleppo governorate. It is a medium sized village located at the end of the northwestern slope of Çiyayê Keraçê Rûc and at the beginning of the plain situated south of the Efrîn river, which slopes gently with its fertile alluvial soil towards the river course. It is 2km away from the village of Şêx Xelîl towards the east, and 7km away from the town of Cindilês towards the southwest.
It is bordered on the north by the course of the Efrîn river valley at a distance of 500m, an ancient archaeological tell, and the village of Axçelê across the river bank to the north. To the south, it is bordered by mountainous highlands planted with olive and pomegranate trees, a rugged mountain range, the Turkish border, and the village of Atma belonging to Idlib governorate. To the west, it is bordered by a fertile plain planted with pomegranate and olive trees and the village of Mela Xelîl. To the east, it is bordered by a plain planted with pomegranate trees and the village of Dîwan Foqanî.
The number of its houses is about 70 and its age is about 100 years. It was previously a farm belonging to the village of Mela Xelîl, but currently, it has become a completely independent village. Its modern houses are made of cement and are spread along the main road to the west, south, and east. An electricity network, a primary school, and a small mosque in the center of the village are available. The village drinks from a water network connected to the well dug in the neighboring village of Nesriyê or from artesian wells dug next to the houses. The road from it to Mela Xelîl is paved.
Village Mukhtar: Omer Ebdo Ne'san
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.
Foundation/Origin Information of Dêrbelûtê
It was previously a farm belonging to Mala Khalil village and now has become a completely independent village.
Source: TirejAfrin Site
Possible Village Name Meaning of Dêrbelûtê
The name is composed of: Deir + Balut. Balut is a Kurdish name for the oak tree and its fruit. Al-Khouri Barsoum says the name is Aramaic, meaning: monastery of salvation and deliverance.
Source: TirejAfrin Site