About Assyrians

Who Are Assyrians?

Assyrians are an indigenous ethnic group native to Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran). We are one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, with a rich history spanning over 6,700 years.

Today, Assyrians are a diaspora community spread across the globe, with significant populations in the United States, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Despite geographical separation, we maintain strong ties to our heritage, language, and Christian faith.

Language & Culture

Assyrian/Aramaic is our native language—a Semitic language that was the lingua franca of the ancient Near East and the language spoken by Jesus Christ. Today, various dialects exist, including Assyrian Neo-Aramaic and Chaldean Neo-Aramaic.

Our culture is deeply rooted in family values, hospitality, and community. Traditional music (including the zurna and tabla), folk dancing (khigga), and cuisine (dolma, biryani, kubba) are cherished parts of our heritage.

Christian faith is central to Assyrian identity, with most belonging to ancient Eastern Christian denominations including the Assyrian Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church, and Syriac Orthodox Church.

Ancient Heritage

The Assyrian Empire was one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient world, reaching its zenith between 900-600 BCE. Our ancestors built magnificent cities like Nineveh, Ashur, and Nimrud, and made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, astronomy, architecture, and literature.

The famous Library of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh housed thousands of clay tablets, preserving knowledge from across the ancient world. Assyrian innovations in irrigation, urban planning, and warfare influenced civilizations for centuries.

Despite facing persecution and displacement throughout history—including the Assyrian Genocide (Seyfo) during World War I—Assyrians have persevered, maintaining our distinct identity and continuing to contribute to societies worldwide.

Assyrians Today

Modern Assyrians live around the world while maintaining strong cultural and linguistic ties. Major communities thrive in:

• United States: Turlock, San Diego, Chicago, Detroit
• Europe: Sweden, Germany, Netherlands
• Australia: Sydney, Melbourne
• Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Iran, Lebanon

Despite being a small minority globally, Assyrians have achieved success in various fields including medicine, business, academia, arts, and athletics. We celebrate our heritage through cultural festivals, language schools, and community organizations.

LibeeLink was created to help Assyrians worldwide connect—whether seeking romantic partnerships or friendships—to preserve our culture, language, and community bonds for future generations.