"تقرير عسكري عن بلاد الرافدين (العراق)" [ظ‎‎١‎١] (٢٢٦/٢٧)

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since the beginning of 1920 but there are indications that
the line is being repaired by the trench, piobably foi
resumption of traffic.
Povulation.- ^ population of Nisibin is estimated at
5,000, of which the majority is Kurdish. There are also
considerable Jewish and Christian communities and a
sprinkling of Tai and other Aiabs.
Water and Hygiene.-W^ is gained from wells and
from the Rivers Jaghjaghah and Khmis (the latter being
a stream which flows through the town north of the
Jagjaghah). The water from these streams is not
particularly pure at any time, and in summer is polluted
and made undrinkable by rice-fields above the town. At
that season only well water, which is not good, is ava
able. Fever is prevalent m summer, and the place is
infested by flies and scorpions.
Supplies .—country in the neighbourhood of Nisibin,
being well watered and fertile, can produce a large supply
of cereals if security is established. Wheat, bailey, ncc
and millet are grown. It is estimated that supplies to
support a division for some time can be collected kheep,
horses and camels are obtainable in large numbers fro
Shammar and other nomads who aestivate in vicinity ot
the town. There was considerable trade between Nisibin
and Mosul, but this has diminished recently owing to
activities of highway robbers and restrictions put on
trade by Turkish authorities and a preference for the
Aleppo route. , . , in
Crazing. —Details unknown, but it may be inferred from
presence of nomads in vicinity of town during summer
that it is unlimited throughout the year.
Transport. —Camels, mules and pack-horses are available
from nomads. Wheeled transport plies between Mosul
and Nisibin, but is sufficient only for local needs.
Communication.—{i) Road.-To Jazirah ibn Omar;
passable for pack. It is reported, however, that
field guns have traversed this route.
To Faishkhabur; passable for A.T. carts m dry
weather.
To Balad Sinjar; passable for pack.
To Balad Sinjar via Samokho; said
for arabanas.
To Dair al Zor; passable for pack.
To Ras al Ain; passable for pack .
To Mardin; passable for Ford vans.
To Midiat; passable for pack.
to be passable