THE NAME OF THE TRIBES AND GENERA OF THE YEZIDIS OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS, THEIR ORIGINAL HABITAT IN VAN AND KARS IN AREAS OF THE FORMER OTTOMAN EMPIRE.

The population of the Yezidis of the van and Kars regions of the Ottoman Empire consisted of many large and small tribes and their families. Each of these tribes, as a rule, occupied a certain area or village.

However, for many historical reasons, most Yazidis villages had a mixed population, where members of different tribes and their families lived together.

It should also be noted that the Kars Yezidis, in contrast to the van Yezidis, stood out for their large number and, most importantly, a large number of tribal names.

As a result of careful study of the available archival and published materials and personal records, which took great effort and time, it was possible to clarify the names of most Yazidis tribes and, at the same time, to establish the names of many villages in the van and Kars regions of the former Ottoman Empire, where these tribes originally lived.

All these Yazidi villages, after a certain flight of their inhabitants, were devastated and destroyed. In addition, in the modern Republic of Turkey, the names of Yazidi villages in the van and Kars regions have been replaced by Turkish names. The toponymy of these regions is almost completely changed.

Below we present in alphabetical order the names of almost all the tribes and clans of Yazidis living in the South Caucasus ( Armenia and Georgia), as far as possible, indicating their original habitat in the van and Kars regions of the former Ottoman Empire before the mass Exodus of the Yazidi population from these areas of Turkey in 1916-1918.

THE NAME OF THE TRIBES, GENERA AND THEIR ORIGINAL HABITAT IN VAN AND KARS REGIONS OF TURKEY

1. ALARY (AX LERI) are Called Yezidis from the clan of Kok-Agha (K OK - Ah a), of a noble and ancient princely family, i.e. in the root, origin yeah(rulers). Kok-AGI family owned 366 villages. They are from the family Awdal-AGI Dashti, come from the World Choban AGI. Lived in Abaha, then in Antab. Offspring Kok-Agha called Aglare. They belong to the Union of the Mahamdi tribe.(see) I Think that by origin they are from the tribe Marashi.(see). Among Alary and representatives of the Torii.

2. ALOKI (ARAKI ) (ALOQÎ, AROQÎ) are part of the tribal enterprises Roscani.

3. ALOMARI (ALOMÊR!) Belong to the tribal Union of Horns, Roscani (see), lived in the Kars region.

4. INKOSI (ANQOSÎ) Inhabited the valley Cherie, the area between Diyarbakir, Jazira Botan and Sangala in Turkey. This region is called "Country Ancolies" (Welatê Anqosiyan). One of the most famous heroic tribe of Yazidis. During the armed struggle with the Muslim ruler Diyarbekir-Rashid Pasha (30-ies of the 19th century) under the leadership of Sheikh Mirzae Ankosi, because of the beauty of Shirn Ankosi, 500 villages of ankosi Were devastated and destroyed. Survivors Ankosi were forced to scatter into other areas. Some families Inkosi was first in Kars oblast, in the villages of Tendurek, Carilah, and later moved to Aparan region of Armenia. They are called Aparan Ankosi. A large part Inkosi continued to live in the valley Bheri {Deşta Bişêriyê) and Suerte. These Ankosi in the 80s of the 20th century families moved to Germany, where they finally settled.

In Turkey there were only those ankosi Who accepted Islam. The family of the author of this book lived among the Zukri tribe in der. Sidebag Vanscoy region Mandatory the tribe with whom they were to intermarry. She comes from a family of the leader (leader)of the tribe Inkosi, the princes of the Hamid-Agha Inkosi, whose residence was in the village Bump-Gomera in the valley Bshare. Representatives of the AI Kosi tribe living in the South Caucasus are divided into two groups: Aparan(Kars)Ankosi and Ankosi-Zukri. Inkosi of Sucre lived in the villages of Sidebag and Gajalee the van province. Living in the "land of Antosii" small tribes and weakened birth considered themselves belonging to Anasem. For example, the tribes of Sturke, Piusi, Rashiki, Kasagi etc.

5. ASLANI (ESLANÎ) Lived in Surmala district of Kars region.

6.BINDURY (BEYÎNDÛRÎ) Lived in Kars oblast in the village. : Sinac, The Abajo, Zor, Tendurek, Carilah, Ashar. Are divided into the following divisions: Sapoa, Merida, Mirta, Childerhouse, Awash. These include some representative of the thorny tribe (see para.)

7. BALAKARY (BELEKERÎ) are Divided into two groups: Balcary of Sucre and Balcary Carskie. In the van province they lived in villages Shamsadin, Ubuhle, Hagakure. In Kars region dwelt in the village of Zor, in Istanbul and in the villages Condo, Tutak, Diyadin.

8. BALI (BELÎ) Lived in Abaha, Kars region. Are divided into the following genera: Ozoi, Baloi, Alho, Nahai.

9. BANAKI (BANOKÎ) Lived in the Kars region.

10. BARAVI (BERAVÎ, BARAVÎ) are Divided into two groups: the Baravi Sucre and Baravi Carskie. In the van province lived in the villages: Kanishak, Derramada Zhorin, Derramada Gerin, Nanpara, Precombat, Sivacor, Sidebag. Kars oblast was occupied by S. Cosmohotel. To Baravi are tribes Shami, Pipiriki, Chelandari. Some suggest that the original Baravi lived near the Persian Gulf. Later migrated North to Vanscoy and Carskoy the areas.

11. BASSES (BAŞSÎZ) Lived in the Kars region, in the late 19th century moved to the South-Western slope of the city of Alagez.

12. BEZIQUE (BÊZlK) Lived in the Kars region, immigrants from Iran.

13. The BUVKI (BÛVKÎ) Belong to the Hasini tribal Union(see below).)

14. BADI (BÛDÎ) From the Kars region, village Sink belong to the tribal Union Hasini(see)

15. For this phone booth,BOOTH (BÛTKÎ, BÛDKÎ) are Divided into two groups: for this phone booth of Sucre and this phone booth Carskie. In the van province they lived in the village of Khajalia. In the Kars region inhabited the village of Sinak. They are considered Mahamdi. (see) They all come from the Mahamdi valley, near lake van.

16. The BUFFS (BÛFKÎ) Belong to the Hasini tribal Association(see), lived in the village of Sinak in the Kars region.

17. GABALAKI (GABELEKÎ) Belong to the tribe of the Horns (see)

18. GANDURI (GELDÛRÎ) Are Sekretami, lived in the van province.

19. GALIK (GАLIKÎ) ?

20. GALUTI (GELÛT'Î) Lived in the village of Tendurek Kars region. Galati, Aknavi, Mirangi, Daudi. Mandatory are kindred tribes.

21. GARDENSARE (GERDENZERÎ) Belong to the tribe Piwai (see). Lived in Kars area. Consists of childbirth : Kasoa, Poha, Ganja.

22. GELOI (GÊLOYÎ) Lived in the Kars region, near The great Agra mountain (Ararat).

23. GYKASI (GÛKASÎ) Belong to the tribe Piwai(see)Is Irodov: Drba, the Ajam, Bacoa.

24. GILKEY (CILKÎ) ?

25.DISINI (DASINÎ) Known among the Yazidis tribe. One, the biggest part of Desenice lives in South-Kurdistan (Iraq.). Armenia and Georgia are divided into two groups: Dasini Zukri and Dasini Kars. In Kars region lived in villages of Coselgi, Condo. In the van province lived in the village. Headin. Some believe that Gusenicy close to the tribe Dodci.

26. DAUDI (DAÛDÎ) Came from the area of Azalie, Antaba. From Alashkert, the village Tambat moved to the village of Tendurek Kars region. Saying that, Daudi, Mirangi, Mandatory, Galati, Aknavi are kindred tribes.

27. DIVINE (DIVÎNÎ) are part of the tribal Alliance of Sucre. Lived in the village Kanishak the van province, Divine-Karskie lived together with representatives of the tribe of Cipki.

28. DODCI (DODKÎ) are Divided into the following genera: Satria, Secoya, Hdoa, Gandanzara, Drba, Maroa, Cocoa, Stoya, CHavesa, Xativa. Lived in the village Sinak Kars region. Previously inhabited area of Shangala and Antab. In the 18th century they moved to Kars region.

29. ISAJI (ÎSADZÎ) Belong to the tribal Union of Cipki. Lived in villages of Anguk, Cossolotto, Bagali, Susis Kars region. One of the most famous heroic tribes of Yazidis. Isaji was famous for their courage, bravery, courage. In the battle with the enemy has always been in the forefront.

30. The GALOSHES (KELOŞKÎ) Belong to the tribal Union of the Horns (see).

31. KANDAL (KENDALÎ) Lived in Sinak, Zor, Abakh, Alashkert, Kars region. Part of the tribe Pivate. Part of Shackles consider themselves an independent tribe. They think of themselves as kindred with the tribe Marashi.

32.QEREI (QERÊYÎ) are part of the tribal Alliance of Sipke {see). Lived in Antibe Kars region.

34. KASAGI (K AŞAX'Î) Lived in the Kars region in the villages of Sinac, Antab, Tendurek, Budleigh, Carilah, Basicplan, Kidnaper, Dimsis, Karala in Armalinsky County,d (X)Ashari. Divided into: Cut, Ijoy.

35. CLEARY (K ILÊRÎ) are part of the tribal Union of Sipke(see). Lived mainly in the village of Angoche Kars region.

36. KORKITE (KORKÎTÎ) Belong to the tribal Union of Sucre. Lived in villages of Alijani, Ubuhle, Hadjali, Shivakar the van province. One part of families Corkite lived in Iran on the other side of the Turkish border. Some families of Corkite lived in the village of Dize, near the town of Bayezid, and D. Koturkul Kars region.

Tribe Corkite divided into branches: Mamachi, Hidoi, Gado, Atoi, Maroni.

37. KORKOTI (KORKOTÎ) Lived in the village of Goblet in the valley of the Abajo Kars region. For a long time lived among the tribe of Bali and therefore they are often ranked as Balinese. (see). Divided at birth: the AMO sham, sham Words, Small Fero, hum Avil, Hoose Romo, Khudeda of Herman.

38. KURKITE (KURTIKÎ) Belong to the tribal Union of Sucre. Lived in the van province in the villages of Precombat, Shivakar Negribkova County. Share on: Gogolya, Gaara, Daudia. Those Courtesans who were moved to Yerevan province long ago were also called Daudi.

39. KUCHI (QUÇÎ) Lived in Sinaka, Kars region.

40. MAKASARILI (MAMEŞERÎFÎ) Belong to the tribe of Ortley(cm).

41. MARASHI (MEMREŞÎ-MAMREŞÎ) are Divided into two parts: Marashi of Sucre and Marashi-Carskie. Marashi of Sucre lived C. Sivacor. Precombat Negribkova County of van province, and Marasi of Karsky V. S. Sink Kars region.

42. MAMTAJ (mamt'ACÎ) Belong to the Sharkey tribe (see). Lived in D. Sinak, Alashia Kars region. Divided into: Shaba and Chamoi. One part of this tribe considers itself part of the tribe.
43. MAMUDOKI (MAMÛDOKÎ) are part of the tribe Hasini(see). Lived in Idir Kars area.

44. MANDASORY (MENDESORÎ) are part of the tribal Alliance of Sucre. Lived in the van province, mostly in the villages Shamsadin, Sidebag. Some families Mandatory lived in villages Utah, Hajaly and on the Iranian border. Many families Mandatory long inhabited the Aparan region of Armenia, mainly the village Kurubas and Gosudar. Parenskich Mandatory called "New Mandalorian" (Tag Mendesorî)Mandatory of Sucre are divided into: Jafari Bezai, Plevni, My, Boto, Mandai,Alimari. They say that the tribes Mandatory Mirangi, Daudi, Galati, Aknavi are kindred tribes. Mandatory tribe originally lived in Hakari region(East Turkey). Convey that they had lived in the Jazira, then in precocial Karke in district Hosam, there Karahisari, of Karahisar in Iran. There's a long war, were defeated. After that, one part settled in the village. Sidebag and Shamsadin the van province.

45. MANDIKI (MENDIKÎ) Are part of the Zukri tribal Association. Lived in the van province in the villages of Alijani, Ubuhle, Shamsudin Hagakure. Some of them lived in Tutaki and Abajo. The leader, the leader of Mandikian, and all Zukri was famous jangir-Aga is the son of khateeb - AGI Mandiki. Divided into: Kasimi, Daliki, Mamadi (Sharafi?), Gabusi, Rocked.

46. MASAKI (MASEKÎ) Common with the tribe of Sa(a)no(see)Lived in the Kars region in the district of Fatih, in the village of Karakend. They also inhabited the village of Zor. Masaki, the inhabitants of the village of Karakend, moved to this area from Vaneli region and are Sekretami.

47. MAHAMDI (MЕHEMDÎ) Lived in Since Kars region. Is divided into: Chaney,.... Muhandiram are also tribes of this phone booth, Haveri, Salmini. These tribes are called by the name of the valley of Mahamdi (van), where they come from.

48. MAHMADI (MEHMEDÎ) ?    

49. MAHADI (MEXSÛDÎ) Belong to the tribe Hasini(see).

50. MIRANGI (MÎRANGÎ) Lived in the Kars region in the villages of Tambov, Sink,. Say Myrange, Daudi, Mandatory, Galati, Aknavi are kindred tribes.

51. MESCHIDI (MISH'ÎDÎ) Lived in the van province.

52. MOSESANE (MÛSÊSANÎ) Lived in the villages of Catrala, Anguk of the Kars region. From Antaba moved to the Caret. There is a perception that the tribes Mussani. Halti, Rajavi, the Horns, Pivaz are related tribes known under the common name - Roscani. They are also called Shushani. Share on: Šušanj, Kaluki, Hidoi.

53. MUSKI (MÛSKI) Are part of the Hasini tribe(see). Lived in the Kars region in the village of Zor.

54. MXAILI (MIXAYILÎ) are part of the Union of tribes SIPC(see), is its division. Lived in Kars region C. Tendurek. Divided at birth: Hseu, Bsee, brown, Unai(Unai), Al, Isei.

55. MKHELI (MIH'ÊLÎ) Lived in the village of Sangar in the Aparan district of Armenia.

56. OSMANSKI (OZMANSOYI) Lived in the Kars region S. Idir.

57. ORTLEY (ORT'LÎ) Lived in the Kars region C. Sink, Tendurek, Tausan; D. Saribek in the County of Surmala. Share on: Mamedia. Aloe Osmangazi, Makasarili, Torino, Valoa, Bagoa, Mamtaji. Previously lived in the Mush region of Turkey, also in Antab.

58. PEZGVARI (PEZGEVRÎ) Common with the tribes Mosesane (cm) Shushan(see).

59. PARVARI (P ERWARÎ) Lived in Stake Kars region.

60. PIVAZI (PÎVAZÎ) are part of the tribal Alliance Horns(Rochani)(see). Lived in the Kars region in the districts of Antab, then in Abaha. Divided into tribes: Gyasi, Gardensare Great, Kundali. Piwai, in fact, consists of the genera: Buba, Rashaya, Varoa, Kako, Namoa.

61. PIRPIRIKI (P ÎRP'iRÎKÎ) One division of the tribe of SAIs (see) are Divided into genera: Kasoa. Samoa,

62. RAJAWI (RECEVÎ) Are part of the tribal Association of Horns(see). Lived in the Kars region in Tendurek, Digor, Digor kharaba, Zor near Karakol Baro, Cosmohotel. Antab is considered to be the former place of residence, from where they moved to the van Region, and later moved to the Kars region.

63. RAMOSE (REMOŞÎ) Lived in Zor Kars region.

64. RASHI (REŞÎ) Are part of the Zukri tribal Union. Lived in the van province in the villages of Yarimca, Karajeh, Uta, Precombat. The leader of this tribe was an ancient kind SMOE Chato-AGI from D. Yarimca. Is divided into the following branches: górka, Savoy, Kapoi. Family SMOE Chato-Agha belongs to Gurkan. Górka is composed of Gata, Tamoya(Mirta), Katoa (Isoa). Savoy consist of: MSCHOA(Usoa). The Kopa consist of: Angloa, Samoa(Usoa), Cendoya.

65. RESHKI (REŞKÎ) Belong to the tribal Union of Sucre. Lived in S. Shivakar, Hadjali Negribkova district of the van province.

66. ROJKI (ROJKÎ) are tribal Association Roscani. Among them are well-known genera: the Chaka, Aboki. Lived in Kars area, in Digor. In tribal Association Rokani included: Piwai, Rajavi, Halti, Mussani, Horns . It is reported that in ancient times Horns lived near the Persian Gulf(?) Later moved to the Mush region, from there to the Kars region of Turkey.

67. SAWLANI-SALVANI (SEVLANÎ-SHLVANÎ) Belong to the tribe Hasini(see) Lived in the Kars region C. Sink, Carilah.

68. SULMICKI (SELMÎKÎ) Belong to the tribe of Mahamdi(see).

69. SAMILKI (SEMÎLKÎ).

70. SAANI[SA(X)ANI] (SANÎ-SAHANÎ) Lived in the Kars region, Abaga, S. Tandura. Are divided into genera: Kolya, Kasoa.

71. SEVI (SÊVÎ).

72. SIPKE (SÎPKÎ) the name of the tribal Union Lipcani (Sîpkanî). Lived in Kars oblast village of Digor, of Casilda, Chirinko, Anguk, Xichang of Sogutlu, Caracal George, of Bagali Lancair, Dusheti, Amanco, Sevik, derrick, Asmar, Malandin, Johan in the area Sink, in the valley of Alasgar in Dersim. Hedgie Jinda (see literature) notes that Sipke natives of Mosul wilaya of Azalie (South Kurdistan) and Jazira Botan. In the Union of tribes included tribes Sipkay: Cleary, Ooty, Maili, Isaji, Hamsici, Storci, Chile, Carey, Sandari. Sipkay Armenia and Georgia are divided into two large groups: Sipke(ate) Amar-AGI and Sipke(ate) Ali-Agha of Shinaka (originally from Azalie).

73. SORI (SORÎ) Lived in the van region, belong to the Zukri tribal Union.

The life of each tribe is full of heroic pages of struggle for the Fatherland and religion. The history of the Yazidi tribes and their homeland is rich in wars and destruction, religious persecution, inter-tribal clashes. This, in addition to written sources, is evidenced by the rich oral folk art of the Yezidis.

Yazidis still proud to be performing an epic and heroic songs about Diurese Awdi Sheikh of Mirzae Ankosi, Jahangir - the Agay Mandiki, Mirzae Dasini, Width Inkosi, the Sheikh Mcoe Ankosi, Zarif-Khatuna Kok-Agha(Agari) and many others.

In the history of the struggle for the Yezidi faith and independence who contributed such a large and powerful early tribes as Ooty, Isaji, Bali, Cofresi, Enkosi, Tasini, the Union of the tribes of Sucre, a Union of tribes Hasini, etc. In the history of Yezidi tribes were constantly the process of unification and fragmentation of tribes. Usually, Yazidi society is divided into large and small tribes, numerous clans, branches and subdivisions. There were times when small tribes, or part of a weakened or fled tribe, joined larger and more powerful tribes and considered themselves to be related to them. There were many such examples. In this regard, it is often difficult to distinguish the genus from an independent tribe. In addition, within each tribe there are genera or families in the genus of the original core of the tribe, around which other, possibly alien elements are grouped. Yazidis of the South Caucasus speak the Northern dialect of the language-Kurmanji. In their language word tribe is denoted by such terms as "Kabyl" (Qabul) and "Bar-AK" (Ber – ek). Most often used actually Yazidi "Bar-AK". "Genus" is denoted by the words "Bar" or "Small" (family).

The term "El" (Êl) is used by Yazidis to refer to .associations, unions, confederations of tribes, for example. "Eating Sipkin – a Union of tribes of Shipki" (Êla sîpkan), etc.

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