Tur Abdin
The name "Tur Abdin" is probably derived from Greek name of the fortress of Rhabdion. The name may alternatively be related to . Tur Abdin is of great importance to the Syriac Orthodox Christians, for whom the region used to be a monastic and cultural heartland. The Syriac community of Tur Abdin call themselves "Suryoye", and traditionally speak a central Neo-Aramaic dialect called Turoyo.