Assyrian ancestry

Assyrian ancestry refers to the heritage of the ancient Assyrian civilization that thrived in Mesopotamia, roughly modern-day Iraq, from around 2500 BCE to 600 BCE. Their descendants, known as Assyrians, have preserved cultural, religious, and linguistic traditions over millennia. Today, Assyrians are an ethnic group primarily of Christian faith, maintaining a distinct identity through language (Neo-Aramaic), history, and customs. Despite historical upheavals and displacement, their lineage traces back to the ancient Assyrian Empire, reflecting a continuous cultural connection to one of the world's earliest and influential civilizations.