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Seasonal livestock migration in Turkey

Overview

Nomadic and Yörük livestock herders in various regions of Turkey have commenced seasonal migrations driven by dropping autumn temperatures.

In the Van and Bitlis regions, herders are moving thousands of small livestock toward Siirt in Southeast Anatolia. This journey involves navigating both rural terrain and asphalt roads, with families producing dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese during the trek to sustain themselves and generate income. The migration is expected to continue through late December.

Simultaneously, in the Antalya province, Yörük herders are moving from the high pastures of the Taurus Mountains back toward the Alanya coast. This movement follows a generational tradition where livestock graze in highland areas such as Eğrigöl Akdam and Akseki during the summer months before returning to warmer coastal elevations for the winter.

Entities

Alanya · Mehmet Seyhan · Van · Taurus Mountains · Antalya

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Yörük herders begin seasonal migration back to Alanya coast

    Yörük herders in Antalya's Alanya district have started their seasonal migration from the Taurus Mountains back to the coast after spending the summer grazing livestock in highland pastures.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nomadic herders begin seasonal migration from Van and Bitlis to Siirt

    Nomadic herders are migrating from the highlands of Van and Bitlis to Siirt with thousands of livestock, marking a critical seasonal cycle for the region's livestock economy.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · haberport.com · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · sondakika.com