Karacalar Köyü | Savaştepe'nin Yörük Mirası, Tütün Hikâyesi ve Köy Enstitüsü İzleri

We're embarking on a journey to Karacalar Village in Savaştepe district of Balıkesir. In this video, we explore the history of Karacalar Village, the Yörük culture, traditional village life, tobacco production which was once the main source of livelihood for the region, and the traces of the Savaştepe Akpınar Village Institute, which holds an important place in Türkiye's educational history. Karacalar Village is one of the villages reflecting the transition of nomadic Yörük communities to settled life. With its stone and mud-brick houses, quiet streets, memories told by older generations, and way of life in harmony with nature, it carries a cultural heritage stretching from the past to the present. This video also covers: ✅ The history of Karacalar Village ✅ The Yörük culture of Savaştepe ✅ The rise and fall of tobacco production ✅ TEKEL (the state-owned tobacco monopoly), the quota system, and the migration process from villages to cities ✅ The story of Çalıköy Train Station ✅ The establishment and impact of Savaştepe Akpınar Village Institute ✅ The educational legacy left by Village Institutes to the region ✅ Traditional village architecture and rural life If you enjoy discovering the forgotten villages, history, and cultural heritage of Anatolia, don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel.