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century, he became acquainted with<br />
many renowned archaeologists and<br />
researchers such as Dr. Fouad Safar<br />
and researcher/historian Georges<br />
Awad, who encouraged Habib to pursue<br />
historical research and study the<br />
Akkadian cuneiform language.<br />
When Habib Hannona writes about<br />
his love of Karemlash, surely there will<br />
be a lot that can be told about it by other<br />
scholars. He says, “I was honored to<br />
have an introduction and description<br />
of my book by the great historian and<br />
researcher Gorges Awad, and a letter<br />
he sent to me as a precious historical<br />
masterpiece of a beautiful Iraqi town.<br />
Many local newspapers and magazines<br />
reviewed and commented on the<br />
book at the time.”<br />
Habib’s interest in Karemlash<br />
archeological sites contributed to<br />
pushing the Directorate of General<br />
Antiquities and the Directorate of Antiquities<br />
of Mosul to research and excavate<br />
one of the archaeological hills<br />
in town, Tell Ghanam, in 1971. This<br />
was an extension to the excavations<br />
in the town which had been started<br />
by many foreign researchers since the<br />
nineteenth century.<br />
“My hope that the Iraqi government<br />
represented by the Directorate<br />
of General Antiquities and the Department<br />
of Antiquities of the Northern<br />
Region will pay more attention to this<br />
matter because of its great meanings<br />
and deep implications,” says Habib.<br />
“As the bright face and the Assyrian<br />
historical and civilizational identity of<br />
the region will appear, thus eliminating<br />
the certainty of the identity of the<br />
region during the conflicts that these<br />
regions are currently witnessing.”<br />
“In addition,” he continues, “it<br />
will be a magnet for tourists, orientalists<br />
and those interested in these matters<br />
from all over the world, which in<br />
turn will highlight the cultural and<br />
historical depth of the country to the<br />
world; and not only here in the country,<br />
but there are also hundreds, rather,<br />
thousands of archaeological sites<br />
that the state did not pay attention to<br />
but befitting its history.”<br />
From the Author<br />
It has been my high honor and<br />
privilege to write about the man,<br />
Habib Hannona. The Chaldean<br />
community in Michigan is fortunate<br />
to have him among its ranks as a<br />
cultural pillar and distinguished<br />
author. It is no wonder that when he<br />
walks to a room, a rainbow of hope<br />
appears with him always.<br />
We are looking for ways to shine<br />
a spotlight on our distinguished<br />
pioneers and to inspire others.<br />
Perhaps those community members<br />
who blazed the trail and inspired us<br />
might also inspire you.<br />
Acknowledgement of material<br />
from Habib Hannona and Taghreed<br />
Thomas. Excerpts from an article and<br />
interview by Kamal Yaldo. Special<br />
editing by Jacqueline Raxter.<br />
<strong>MARCH</strong> <strong>2023</strong> CHALDEAN NEWS 35
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