Iraq is in the midst of a climate emergency. With soaring temperatures and acute water supply, experts have warned of a potential humanitarian crisis that may lead to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable peoples in the region. To address these worrying concerns, the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources has spearheaded a new project— the Makhoul Dam.

Sections of a rare Christian Palestinian Aramaic (CPA) lectionary manuscript have been digitised for the very first time. The two folios, tentatively dated to the tenth– or eleventh–century, correspond to the books of Micah and Isaiah, respectively.

Assyrian folk garments or traditional clothes are tangible cultural assets that are rich in symbolism and constitute integral elements of the rich tapestry of Assyria’s cultural heritage. For many Assyrians, these garments are not simply functional or ornamental but are valued carriers of indigenous identity and continuity, as well as a form of cultural expression.

Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. This day aims to bring conversations about mental health to the foreground, as well as to promote literacy, reduce stigma, and encourage strength, resilience, and endurance.

CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA – The Board of Directors of ACSYA Inc. met virtually with his Excellency, Dr. Basim Hattab Al-Tumma, the Iraqi Ambassador to Australia on Monday, 27 September 2021. The objective of this meeting was for the purposes of a meet and greet and to raise ongoing concerns regarding the state of Assyrian cultural heritage in Northern Iraq.

On Sunday, 15 August 2021, ACSYA Inc.’s Director and archaeologist Nineveh Yakou met virtually with Dr. Michael D. Danti. Danti is a Near Eastern archaeologist, anthropologist, and serves as Program Manager for the Iraq Heritage Stabilization Program (IHSP).

As we mark International Youth Day, we witness how Assyrian youth are pioneering new achievements, challenging power structures, and speaking out for justice and human rights. Today, Assyrian youth across the globe are driving a number of impressive initiatives to transform our community and the world.

Today, 9 August, is International Day of the World's Indigenous People. This day aims to increase awareness about the protection and promotion of the rights of all indigenous peoples.

Today, 7 August, is Assyrian Remembrance Day, also known as Assyrian Martyrs Day. This day aims to commemorate Assyrian victims of genocide, persecution, and oppression throughout history.

ACSYA Inc. met with the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Shadow Minister for Health and Federal Member of Parliament for McMahon earlier this afternoon. The Board discussed growing community concerns regarding the latest mainstream media coverage concerning the Delta strain outbreak in the electorate of McMahon, and its perpetuation and promotion of negative racial stereotypes.

For the vast majority, incorrectly locating Assyria on a modern world map has proven to be one of the greater paradoxes that have plagued the region historically referred to as the Fertile Crescent. Yet this formidable superpower, which flourished from the 10th to the 7th century BC, is not only relegated to the realms of the ancient world nor to superficial ancient maps.

To chronicle an epic narrative that spans several thousand years into an hour-long documentary is no small feat. However, an exciting new documentary undertakes a daring responsibility to unveil the mysteries of one of the greatest ancient civilisations and its survival into the modern world.

A new documentary chronicling the Assyrian identity post-empire promises to take audiences on an inspiring and eye-opening journey. Thanks to the latest in archaeological and historical research, a team of international experts are piecing together evidence that is yielding profound answers.

ACSYA Inc. met virtually with Nicolò Marchetti, Professor of History and Cultures at the University of Bologna. Nicolò also serves as the Director of the joint Iraqi-Italian Archaeological Expedition of the University of Bologna and the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage to East Nineveh.