Amuca tribe facts for kids

The Amuca tribe (Turkish: Amuca Kabilesi) is a group of people with a rich history. They are part of the Oghuz Turks, a large family of Turkic people who lived as nomads, meaning they moved from place to place instead of settling down permanently. The Amuca tribe's story goes back to Gündüz Bey, who was born in 1361.

Who Are the Amuca Tribe?

The Amuca tribe was once a nomadic group within the Ottoman Empire. This empire was a very powerful state that existed for many centuries. The Amuca people were known for moving around a lot.

Where Did They Come From?

The Amuca tribe originally came from a region called Anatolia. This area is mostly what we know today as modern-day Turkey. From Anatolia, they traveled across to the Balkans, which is a large region in Southeast Europe.

Where Do They Live Now?

Towards the end of the 14th century, the Amuca tribe stopped moving around so much. They settled down in a region called Thrace. Today, many members of the Amuca tribe live in the Kırklareli Province in Turkey. Their first village was named Keşirlik, and it was located near a mountain called Mahya Dağı.