History – Page 2

23.04.2025

A hidden treasure in Ankara: Balıklı Lake in Polatlı Ilıca Village

The famous Balıklı Lake in Şanlıurfa is known by everyone; however, there is another Balıklı Lake in the Polatlı district of Ankara, where nature and history are intertwined. This lake located in Polatlı Ilıca Village draws attention not only with its natural beauty but also with its historical and mystical stories.

23.04.2025

The publication of the Kurds of Central Anatolia: Bîrnebûn magazine

Bîrnebûn Magazine, which deeply researches and documents the cultural memory of the Kurds of Central Anatolia, was founded in 1997 by a group of Kurdish intellectuals living in Germany.

23.04.2025

Central Anatolian Kurds through the eyes of foreign travelers

The Kurdish presence in Central Anatolia has attracted the attention of many travelers and researchers throughout history.

23.04.2025

Who are the Terikans?

Terikan, Tırkan, Tirikan, Türkan, Teriki… This tribal community, known by different names in different regions, has been one of the groups that have attracted attention throughout history with both its ethnic identity and migration movements. So are the Terikans Kurdish or Turkish? Where did they come from and where do they live today?