The Canbeg Tribe is one of the most populous tribal communities among the Kurds living in Central Anatolia.

With a history spanning centuries, the Canbegs attract attention with both their geographical distribution and cultural identity.

Where do the Canbegs live?

Today, it is possible to come across communities belonging to the Canbeg tribe in different regions of Turkey.

The provinces where they live most densely are:

Ankara

Konya (especially Cihanbeyli, Yunak and Çeltik districts)

Sivas

Apart from this, they also have a significant population in Eastern Anatolia:

Muş

Erzincan

Dersim (Tunceli)

In addition, it is known that Kurdish communities of Canbeg origin live beyond the borders of Turkey and even in the Khorasan region of Iran.

The origin and importance of the Canbegs

The Canbeg Tribe has an important place in the formation of the Kurdish identity in Central Anatolia with both its population density and cultural influence.

The transition from nomadic to settled life, the transformation of the tribal structure and cultural adaptations are the prominent elements in the historical course of the Canbegs.

Bîrnebûn Magazine writers Fikret Yıldız (Dr. Mîkaîlî) and Muzaffer Özgür, in their studies on the Canbeg Tribe, deeply examine the migration routes, settlement patterns and cultural continuity of this community.

In their special explanations for Şoperêç, both researchers shed light on the Canbegs’:

Historical roots,

Migration routes in Anatolia,

Social structure,

Language, tradition and oral culture elements.