History – Soperec

23.04.2025

Who are the Yazidis? Historical and cultural ties with the Kurds of Central Anatolia

The Yazidis are one of the oldest peoples of Mesopotamia with a deep-rooted belief system. This community, which has historically faced forced migrations, identity struggles and assimilation policies, shares many common elements with the Kurds of Central Anatolia, who share a similar fate.

23.04.2025

Traces of Phrygia in İnler Village: Ankara’s hidden history

Ankara and its surroundings have hosted many civilizations throughout history and are an extremely rich geography in cultural terms. One of these ancient civilizations is the […]

23.04.2025

Who is the Modanli Tribe?

The Modanli tribe, living in the Polatli and Haymana districts of Ankara, is an important community that draws attention with its historical and cultural past. However, discussions about the ethnic origin of this tribe have been on the agenda for a long time: Is the Modanli tribe Kurdish or Turkmen?

23.04.2025

A brave man in Kurdish history: Eşoyê Mamedi’s unforgettable resistance

The Başkale district of Van is known not only for its natural beauties, but also for its resistors who shaped Kurdish history. One of these resistors is Eşoyê Mamedi, a legendary name among the people. Eşoyê Mamedi's story, which has become a symbol in Kurdish history, carries the courage of resistance and the pain of betrayal together.