History – Page 3

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?

23.04.2025

Who are the Xelikans?

The Xelikan Tribe is known as an important branch of the deep-rooted Celali Tribe. They stand out with their rich cultural heritage and historical background, especially among the Kurdish communities in Central Anatolia. The Xelikans, who continue to live scattered in many regions today, have left their mark in various settlements, primarily in the Kulu district of Konya.

23.04.2025

Who is the Canbeg tribe?

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.

23.04.2025

A Kurdish village in Ankara: Mikaîla’s 300-year-old story

The Kurdish presence in Turkey is not limited to Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. There are also Kurdish tribes that have lived in the Polatlı and Haymana districts of Ankara for centuries. One of these tribes is the Mikaîlî (Mikaîla) Tribe, whose roots go back a long way.