Miskê Jorin

General Information

Nahiya (Subdistrict)

Cindires

Also Known As

Miskê, Miskê jorin, مسكة فوقاني, مسكه فوقاني, ميسكه

Tribes

Bû Silêman, Bû Sultan, Xaltan

Families, Clans, etc.

Cebarcî, Ebdê Mulhim, Gûlkê, Hesen Brîm Eyûb, Hesikê, Hisê Gulke, Mala Ebdî Heskê, Mala Hec Qedûr, Mala Hesen, Mala Heyder Agha, Mala Hiskê, Mala Mûrşid, Mala Seydî, Mala Şêx Ismail Agha

Map of Cindaris

Map and Location

Coordinates: 36.455011, 36.69462

Source: akmckeever.substack.com

Photos

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Basic Information about Miskê Jorin

Source: Ax û Welat (Information for Miskê Jorin and Miske Jerin)

Foundation Date/Period: 1517 (according to narrative tradition) or mid-19th century (approx. 150 years ago according to residents)

Hills: Alî Xerbi

Shrines: Şehîdgeha Şehîd Seydo, Barzaret

Ruins: Alî Xerbi

Wells: Bîra Romayiyan, Bîra mala Hesen

Other Landmarks: Deşta Jûmê

Summaries

I. Summary from TirejAfrin Site (English) of Miskê Jorin

Source: https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/kura%20afrin%20Cindires%20-%20miske%20joein.htm

According to the book جبل الكرد (عفرين) دراسة جغرافية Çiyayê Kurmênc (Efrîn): A Geographical Study by د. محمد عبدو علي Dr. Mihemed Ebdo Elî: Miske Jorin (Upper Miske). Population: 540. Elevation: 470m. It is located 1 kilometer north of Miske Jêrin. It is a small village overlooking the Xalta valley to the east, and it is the older village.

According to 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: Miske Jorin is a village in Çiyayê Kurmênc, affiliated with the Cindirês district of the Efrîn region, Heleb governorate. It is a small village situated at the end of the southeastern slope of the aforementioned mountain. It overlooks the Xalta valley to the east, which runs southward between the village and Çiyayê Tîşan toward the fertile Cindirês plain with its alluvial soil. It is located 10 kilometers northeast of Cindirês.

It is bordered to the north by a high mountain range planted with olive trees and forest trees, and the Xalta valley. It is bordered to the south by a slope and a valley planted with olive and walnut trees, and the village of Miske Jêrin. To the west, it is bordered by a valley, a high mountain range planted with olive trees and forest trees, and the village of Çobana. To the east, it is bordered by the Xalta valley, a high mountain range planted with olive trees, and the village of Çaqela Cûmê.

The number of houses in the village is 65, and its age is 350 years. Its old dwellings are made of stone and mud with flat wooden roofs, while the modern ones are made of cement and have expanded toward the outskirts. An electricity network is available, and drinking water is provided by a water network connected to a well in the south of the village. There is also a primary school shared with Miske Jêrin. The village contains a modern olive press and an agricultural cooperative society.

The residents work in the cultivation of olives (the main crop), grains, and legumes via rain fed farming on an area of 544 hectares, as well as irrigated farming from artesian wells for fruit trees (pomegranate, apple, walnut, and apricot). This is in addition to raising sheep and goats. It is a beautiful village in terms of its construction and the trees surrounding it from all sides.

Among the most important families present in the village are: The main family is the Hesen Brîm Eyûb family, the Gûlkê family, and the Hesikê family, who are known for the profession of traditional Arabic bone setting (specifically Ebdo Hesikê and his son who practices this profession to this day, Nebî Ebdo Hesikê).

Village Mukhtar: Celal Betal

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.

Studies of Navenda Tirej Soft / Ebdulrehman Hacî Osman.

Prepared and executed by:

Director of the Tirej Efrîn website: Ebdulrehman Hacî Osman

20/12/2013

II. Summary of Miskê Jorin and Miske Jerin from Ax û Welat

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3p0QqkOiM

The village of Miskê, located in the Cindirêsê district of the Deşta Jûmê, is divided into two sections: Miskê Jêr (Lower) and Miskê Jor (Upper). While local residents estimate the current settlement is approximately 150 years old, historical narratives within the community trace the first arrival to around 1517. The area has a much deeper history, evidenced by the presence of Bîra Romayiyan, a Roman well that served as a primary water source before modern machinery.

The village was founded by Hisê Gulke (also referred to as Heso Gulke), who migrated from the Xaltan region. He initially settled in Miskê Jor. Later, his brother Seyîd and other descendants moved to establish Miskê Jêr. The residents of Miskê Jor are primarily from the Mala Hiskê, while Miskê Jêr includes Mala Seydî, Mala Mûrşid, and descendants of Mala Hec Qedûr, whose original home ruins are located at a nearby site called Alî Xerbi. The village is also home to an Arab community that refers to the village as Mişrîfê. These families, belonging to the Bû Sultan (or Bû Silêman) tribe, arrived from the Mûş region over a century ago. They have fully integrated into the social fabric, speaking Kurmanji and maintaining close fraternal ties with their Kurdish neighbors.

Historically, the region was dominated by the influence of Xelîl Axa (specifically Xelîl Axayê Seydî Mîmo), a wealthy landowner who controlled nearly 13 villages, including Sîndankê, Çeqela, Aşka, and Endîbê. The Agha maintained a guest room (oda) in Miskê, where locals and visitors would gather. Notable figures from this era include Ibrahîmê Tirkoyê, a celebrated singer and the muxtar (headman) of five surrounding villages. The village witnessed the passage of various military forces, including the Ottomans, the French mandate troops, and the British army during wartime maneuvers.

Miskê is renowned throughout Efrîn and beyond for its traditional bone-setters (cebarcî). The Mala Ebdî Heskê family has practiced this folk medicine for over 150 years, treating fractures and sprains. The tradition was passed down from Cebarcî to his son Ebdî Heskê, and continues with grandsons like Nebî and Ebdilrehmanê Heskê. Their reputation was such that they traveled as far as Dêrezor, Şam, and cities in Bakurê Kurdistan like Eyntab and Urfê to treat patients.

Agriculturally, the village sits in the fertile Deşta Jûmê. While olives are the primary crop, Miskê has developed a strong reputation for pomegranates, competing with the famous produce of Basûtê. Farmers like Es'ed note that they introduced pomegranate cultivation in the 1970s, and their harvest is distinct because the fruit ripens later in the season. The village is also known for beekeeping, with producers like Bavê Serxwebûn migrating their hives seasonally to areas like Sorkê and Pîşeraw to produce high-quality honey. Notable landmarks include the Şehîdgeha Şehîd Seydo and a shrine known as Barzaret.

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Foundation/Origin Information of Miskê Jorin

Among the most important families in the village: The main family Hassan - Barim - Ayub Kulka family - Haska family.

Source: TirejAfrin Site

Miskê Jêr was established first due to its access to water. Miskê Jor was later settled by the Xaltî tribe, specifically the Hesen Gulkê and Hesen Kê families, with a branch of the Hesen Gulkê family eventually moving to the lower village. The area was part of a feudal-like system under the control of an Agha named Xelîl Axa Seydî Mîmo of the Çolaqa tribe.

Source: Ax û Walat Transcript

Possible Village Name Meaning of Miskê Jorin

A name for the site on which the village was founded, and we don't know its meaning.

Source: TirejAfrin Site

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