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

How and when did the Kurds come to Central Anatolia?

The presence of Kurds in Central Anatolia has often been ignored, their historical context has not been the subject of research or has been dealt with superficially. However, this region is an important geography where Kurds settled due to forced migrations, settlement policies and economic reasons that took place centuries ago.