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Zaleekhah arrives at her Uncle Malek's home in the elegant area of Chelsea, feeling an overwhelming sense of estrangement despite the familiarity of the surroundings. As she steps into the house, the sight of the well-maintained garden stirs nostalgia within her, yet also serves as a reminder of the emotional distance she feels from her family. She passes the doorman, Kareem, handing him a book titled Nineveh and Its Remains, a simple gesture that sets the tone for her visit. As she moves up the stairs,…-
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Arthur begins his arduous journey in August 1876, traveling from Nineveh to Castrum Kefa, where the oppressive heat makes it difficult for him to eat. The journey is made all the more challenging by the harsh conditions, and his sustenance consists mostly of dates, flatbreads, and camel's milk. Accompanied by his guide, Mahmoud, they set out under the cover of night, the cooler hours offering them a reprieve from the scorching desert heat. As they travel across the barren landscape, the night brings an…
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Narin resides in a dilapidated cinderblock house beside the River Tigris in 2014, a place of despair where her daily life is steeped in violence and suffering. The militant group surrounding her has just suffered a major defeat, and their frustration is palpable. Among the chaos, Narin serves the commanders and their fellow militants, performing menial tasks like scrubbing pots while a palpable sense of frustration hangs in the air. Her thoughts are interrupted by the abuse of two newly acquired Yazidi…
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Zaleekhah awakens to an unexpected early morning visit from her Uncle Malek in 2018, finding him standing at the door of her houseboat by the River Thames. His usual pristine appearance is now disheveled, with his bloodshot eyes and stubble hinting at sleepless nights, which immediately raises Zaleekhah's concerns for his well-being. Despite his appearance, Uncle Malek attempts to carry on as usual, masking his true feelings with a flippant attitude, as he brushes off any inquiries about his health. As…
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Arthur prepares for his journey back to Nineveh, burdened by a deep sense of sadness. His return is complicated by the lack of a sponsor, which adds an extra layer of uncertainty to his mission. As he struggles with the emotional impact of leaving his family behind, particularly his young twins, he is reminded of their dependence on him. His daughter’s heartfelt embrace and his son’s poignant drawing serve as vivid symbols of their understanding of his departure. These innocent expressions show the…
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Narin’s journey takes a dark and painful turn in 2014, as she is forcefully taken from her home and transported along with other women and children in a truck heading toward Mosul. Overcome by an overwhelming sense of fear, helplessness, and confusion, Narin finds herself struggling to cope with the chaotic and brutal situation unfolding around her. However, as they journey through unfamiliar lands, memories of her grandmother’s teachings about wild herbs begin to surface, offering her a brief but…
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Arthur finds himself caught in a precarious situation by the River Tigris in August of 1876. With the city of Nineveh engulfed in the devastation of a spreading plague and cholera, Arthur is unable to continue his work. Struggling with the isolation and the mounting pressures of his mission, he decides to send a telegram to the Trustees of the British Museum, requesting an early end to his expedition. His hope for relief is dashed when he receives a brief and impersonal reply from S. McAllister Jones, the…
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Narin is caught in a desperate struggle for survival in the harsh landscape surrounding Sinjar Mountain, an area deeply sacred to the Yazidi people. The mountain, long considered a living entity in ancient Mesopotamian culture, is more than just a physical feature to the Yazidis; it is a symbol of their connection to the divine and their refuge from danger. The belief in the mountain’s sacredness stems from its role as a bridge between earth and the heavens, a place of shelter during times of great…
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Arthur's return to England in 1872 marked a pivotal moment in his life. After experiencing the triumph of discovering the Flood Tablet, his excitement quickly gave way to the disappointment of being called back home by his employers. Despite his repeated attempts to extend his stay by the River Tigris and continue his work, he found himself bound by duty to return to London. The night before his departure, Arthur had a bittersweet moment with Leila, a local villager, who, with a gesture of kindness,…
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Zaleekhah spends her late nights at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, conducting research on various environmental samples. As she peers through her microscope, she contemplates the ongoing global challenge of cholera, a disease that continues to ravage vulnerable populations, particularly in areas where environmental neglect and pollution run rampant. The persistent issue of water scarcity also weighs heavily on her mind, especially in regions like the Tigris River, a once-thriving body of water now…
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