Bible portions 1831-1991. Deaf sign language . Erevan and scattered throughout Transcaucasia. Also in Cyprus, Germany, USA, Australia, South America, and elsewhere. Afro-Asiatic , Semitic, Central, Aramaic, Eastern, Central, Northeastern.
Most speakers are elderly now, many use Russian as primary language.
Aisor' is the Russian name for the people. The Assyrian and Chaldean separated denominationally during the 16th century. Close linguistically to other Northeastern Aramaic varieties. Syriac script is used. Bible portions 1840-1993.