Elî Bego

According to the book جبل الكرد|Mountain of the Kurds / Afrin / Geographic Study:

Ali Bego (علي بيجو), Mazra'at Ali Bek (مزرعة علي بك), Ali Bek (علي بك) /149n - 810m/:

• The popular name derived from "Ali" (علي) and his title "Bek" (بك).
• A small village located on the southern slope of "Girê Çûçik" (گر الصغير) mountain. It is 1.5km away from Khalilaka (خلالكا) village in the northeast direction.

According to the book Afrin... Her River and Green Hills:

Ali Bek (علي بك): A farm in Jabal al-Akrad (جبل الكرد) belonging to Bilbile District (بلبل), Afrin (عفرين), Aleppo Governorate (حلب).

It is a small farm located at the end of the southern, central, and carved slope of the small limestone mountain "Damerik" (داميريك) with moderate slope, which is covered with green rocks and basaltic parts. Its slopes are suitable, with volcanic soil suitable for grazing and agriculture, as springs and waterways are available there. It is to the southwest of Bilbile (بلبل) town. To the north, it is bordered by a high mountain chain planted with forest trees of oak and cypress and the villages "Bîk Oba Si" (بيك أوبه سي) and "Şinkel" (شنكل). To the south, there is a seasonal valley and hills, fertile plateaus, the Bilbile (بلبل) - Rajo (راجو) road, and the villages "Kurzêl" (كورزيل) and "Jolaqli" (جولاقلي). To the west, at a distance of 1km, is "Solaqli" (صولاقلي) village. To the east, there is a seasonal valley and an orchard planted with fruit trees and "Baqchah Qonaq" (باقچة قوناق) village.

The number of its houses is 25 houses, and its age is about 100 years. It is a modern village with stone cement houses that expanded west and east. It has an electricity network and a paved mountain road to "Solaqli" (صولاقلي) village. Its inhabitants work in olive and vine cultivation alongside raising sheep and goats.

Sources:

1. Book جبل الكرد|Mountain of the Kurds (Afrin (عفرين)) Geographic Study by Dr. Mohammed Abdo Ali (الدكتور محمد عبدو علي).

1. Book: Afrin... Her River and Green Hills by writer Abdul Rahman Mohammed (عبدالرحمن محمد) from Qitmeh (قطمه) village.

1. Studies by Tîrêj Software Center (مركز تيريج سوفت) / Abdul Rahman Haji Othman (عبدالرحمن حاجي عثمان)

1. Some village residents.

Prepared and executed by: Site manager of Tîrêj Afrin (تيريج عفرين): Abdul Rahman Haji Othman (عبدالرحمن حاجي عثمان)

Date: 20/12/2013

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg_S562GhVA

The village of Elî Bago, also referred to as Elî Beg, is a small settlement located in the Bilbil district of the Efrîn region. It is situated in a high, mountainous area ("gundekî bilind e") known for its harsh winters and heavy snow. The village lies in very close proximity to the neighboring village of Xelolkê, with the distance described as only one to one and a half kilometers.

According to a local resident named Ebû Xelîl, the village's name is derived from an individual named Elî Beg. When discussing the village's origins and social history, Ebû Xelîl emphasizes a specific distinction in social hierarchy regarding the founders. He states that their lineage or group ("dabeşîya me") were not Axa (Aghas) but were instead Begs. He asserts that the title of Beg is distinct from and superior to that of an Axa.

Physically, Elî Bago is described as having a capacity of approximately 40 to 45 households ("çêl, pênc û pênc cîmal"). However, the current population is significantly lower, with Ebû Xelîl indicating that only a small fraction of these households are currently occupied, while many residents have left. The village lacks certain basic infrastructure; there is no bakery or school within Elî Bago itself. Children must travel to Xelolkê for education, which offers schooling up to the sixth grade. Despite its small size, the village sustains three small shops (dikan) and retains a vibrant community spirit, highlighted by the numerous children playing football (gog) in the open spaces.