Bahzani
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Bahzani (, ), literally from the Syriac words meaning "house of treasure," is a town located in the Al-Hamdaniya District of the Ninawa Governorate in northern Iraq.
== Population == The town of Bahzani, together with its twin village Bashiqa, have historically hosted diverse populations. The majority of residents today are Yazidis, who speak Arabic as their mother language. Other populations include Assyrians, Shia Muslims, Sunni Muslims, and Shabaks.
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