KÖYDEKI KUYU VE ÇEŞMELER/en
Kuyus and çeşmes formed the basic infrastructure of access to water in the daily life of Mikaila/İnler Katrancı. The source text shows that during periods when water was insufficient, families had their own wells dug and that many local names for springs and fountains were used.
Water culture
In village life, water is of vital importance not only for drinking and cleaning, but also for animal husbandry, food preparation, and agricultural use.
Local names
The text mentions fountain names such as Kaniya Sıli Qinto, Kaniya Mala, Kaniya Mehmud, Kaniya Mehi Yeho, Kaniya Dumê, and Kaniya Reif, as well as well names such as Bira Osmani Hecibege, Bira Alişeri Behri, Bira Yiwişi Osıke, and Bira Mehi Yiwiş.
Source
- Ankara’da Bir Kürt Köyü: Mikaila/İnler Katrancı — Dr. Fikret Yıldız