Sema
In a statement to Sema TV, Khedr Domli, Head of the Center for Peace Studies at the University of Duhok, praised the efforts of Dr. Ali Tatar, Governor of Duhok, for his significant contribution in authoring a book about the Danbaliya (Domliya) Emirate — one of the oldest and most prominent Ezidi Kurdish tribes.
Domli emphasized that the book highlights the historical importance of this era and the tribe’s contributions to civilization, culture, poetry, literature, and writing. More than a historical account, the book opens new pathways for researchers to explore hundreds of untapped sources, particularly in Persian, that document the history of Kurds and Ezidis in the region of Azerbaijan.
He explained that names such as Danbaliya, Domblan, Domliya, and Dombli Zaza all refer to the same tribe, which splintered over time due to wars and internal conflicts among emirs, as well as the broader geopolitical struggles between the Persians and the Turks — in which Kurds and Ezidis were often the first victims.
Domli also pointed to the genocidal campaigns that targeted the Ezidi people, which played a major role in fragmenting their society, instilling fear, and weakening community bonds. These traumas led many Ezidis to be absorbed into other communities, with some eventually forgetting their origins and heritage.
“Through his work, Dr. Ali Tatar reminds us of the depth and richness of Ezidi history and identity,” Domli concluded.