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.