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Welcome to Kellef

Here you as a visitor will be constantly updated about the work of the association board, statutes, the village's history, future projects, etc. The website is created to guide "Kellefenies" to find new knowledge about their roots and their rich heritage, as well as to inform them about current events and important information.

Kellef's history

The village of "Kellef" is located 60 km northeast of the city of "Mardin" on the old road between "Mardin" and "Cizre". The village has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the entire area and is also called "Turabdin's Paradise". Kellef is one of the oldest villages in "Turabdin". The village was founded by the Arameans and is the first village in the area to convert to Christianity.

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