General Information
Nahiya (Subdistrict)
Bilbilê
Also Known As
Qornê, Qurnê, قورنه
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Basic Information about Qornê
Source: Tirej Afrin
Etymology: The name Qurnê means "the corner" in Kurdish (qurn/qunc), as the village is located at the extreme southeastern corner of the mountain Gir Mezin
Foundation Date/Period: Approximately 400 years ago
Hills: Gir Mezin, Damerik
Trees: Oak
Other Landmarks: Mehmûdiye (farm)
Summaries
I. Summary from TirejAfrin Site (English) of Qornê
Source: https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/kura%20afrin%20%20%20bilbile%20-%20qorna.htm
The book جبل الكرد (عفرين) دراسة جغرافية Çiyayê Kurmênc (Efrîn): A Geographical Study states regarding Qurnê:
Population: 1437. Area: 380 hectares. Distance: 4km. Elevation: 720m.
The name Qurnê means "the corner" in Kurdish (qurn/qunc), as the village is located at the extreme southeastern corner of the mountain Gir Mezin (Big Hill). It is a large village consisting of two parts, Upper and Lower, and is located 2km from the Turkish border.
The book عفرين .... نهرها وروابيها الخضراء Efrîn... Her River and Her Green Hills states:
Qurnê is a village in Çiyayê Kurmênc, administratively belonging to the Bilbil district of the Efrîn area in the Heleb governorate. It is a small village situated at the end of the gently sloping southeastern foothills of Mount Damerik. This mountain features calcareous marl rocks, covered in most sections by green basaltic rocks, and contains the highest peak in the Heleb governorate at 1269 meters. A valley passes through the village heading south. It is 2km from the Turkish border and 4km east of the district center.
The village is bordered to the north, 1km away, by the village of Balî Koy. To the south, it is bordered by a slope, a plain, a deep flood valley, mountainous highlands, and the village of Okanlî. To the west, it is bordered by the highest peak of Mount Damerik, the town of Bilbil, and the village of Zecre. To the east, it is bordered by a slope, a plain planted with olive trees, and the village of Mehmûd Obasî.
The number of houses in the village is approximately 65, and its age is about 400 years. The dwellings are made of stone and mud, while modern ones are cement and stone; the village has expanded to the west and east. An electricity network, a primary school, and an agricultural cooperative society are available. The village obtains drinking water from state-supplied water or from cisterns that collect rainwater.
Most inhabitants work in rain-fed agriculture, cultivating olives, grains, and legumes on an area of 380 hectares, alongside raising sheep and goats. Some residents work in the charcoal industry using oak trees scattered around the village. The road from the village to Bilbil is paved and passes through the center of the village toward the village of Balî Koy and the Mehmûdiye farm. There is a border police station in the village.
Sources of Information:
- 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.
- Some residents of the villages.
Preparation and Execution: Manager of the Tirej Efrîn website: Ebdulrehman Hacî Osman 20/12/2013
Possible Village Name Meaning of Qornê
Qornî means 'corner' in Kurdish, as the village is located at the furthest southeastern corner of Girê Mezin mountain.
Source: TirejAfrin Site