Inside Iraq’s Hidden Christian Village (After ISIS Invasion) 🇮🇶

◼︎Did you know there’s a Christian village in Iraq? I didn’t either—until just four days before my visit. In this video, I explored the city of Qaraqosh (also known as Bakhdida), located about 32 kilometers (20 miles) southeast of Mosul. Here, I connected with the local Christian community, learned about their unique culture, and witnessed the devastating impact left behind by ISIS on their lands.

Before reaching Qaraqosh, I made an unexpected stop in the nearby city of Karamlesh, where I stumbled upon a monastery and had the chance to meet a monk who shared stories about the city's history and their peaceful way of life.

One of the most emotional moments of this journey was visiting a wedding hall in Qaraqosh, where a tragic fire broke out during a celebration with nearly 1,000 guests—claiming the lives of around 13% of those in attendance and injuring many others.

This experience was deeply moving and opened my eyes to a part of Iraq I never expected to discover.

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