These are the original villages located in the Baz region . The region has been empty since they were abandoned in 1915 due to the Assyrian genocide . However , church buildings still stand ; namely Mar Qayyoma in Shwawuta , Mar Quryaqos in Argab and Mart Maryam in Be-Selim . It is possible that several houses could be still standing . The region is currently difficult to access due to the mountainous terrains and the ongoing conflicts between the Turkish government and Kurdish rebels
Assyrian genocide
Assyrian genocide
Baz, Turkey