Great Hun Empire

It is seen that many Turkish states reigned in the historical process. And one of the first and most important of these states is the Great Hun Empire. The Great Hun Empire is also known as the Asian Hun Empire. It is a Turkish state that lived in 220 before Christ. The Great Hun Empire is a state that reflects the Turkish character in every aspect. It expanded to the borders of the Roman Empire. Teoman is first known Emperor of Great Hun Empire, but his most important ruler is Mete. Mete is a ruler who defeated the Chinese on the Silk Road and tied them to extortion.
Ethnicity
Huns were generally interested in animal husbandry but also in agriculture. They also made hunting in accordance with the conditions of steppe life. It is seen that Great Hun Empire, whose fighting skills were very developed, developed in horse breeding. Generally, they do not deal with sheep and cattle. Being the first known Turkish state in history, the Great Hun Empire is known as the ancestor of the Turks.
the rise
The Great Hun Empire was on the rise with Mete Khan. Although he was exiled by his father, he returned with a large army and executed Teoman. Extending the borders of the country considerably, Mete Han bounded the borders to the Great Wall of China. Mete Han gathered the Turkish tribes in Asia under one roof.
Government Structure and Authority
The state consists of tribes and necks. Tanhu belongs to the emperor and rules the whole country. The monarch and his family have the best flocks and are allocated to them in the best pastures. Having the best animals and pastures is an indicator of power due to the characteristics of the period. Chinese were educated in the state bureaucracy. The lengths were divided into two as right and left.
Commitment to central government is dominant in military system. The soldiers paid their taxes through their lords. The stature system is embedded in all systems of the state. Many giants assembled assemblies to bring their men together and these meetings were very important for the survival of the state.
Social life
The Huns lived a nomadic life. The state has not been able to conceal itself between closed castles or walls. They have always preferred fertile, wetland and favorable areas and migrated there. They became a state which was very feared because of their warrior characteristics. His clothes are usually made of furs and give them a noble and feared appearance. They seem to use the swap procedure for some of their needs. Spices, broad beans and cereal needs are examples. They became an extremely loyal society. They believed that there was a spiritual bond between the horses and the valiant. Women look after children, cook, and are also interested in making carpets and felt. Men gave great importance to their wives. It is seen that the spouses of the inns were given the right to speak in the General Assembly.
Art and Culture
The religious belief of the Great Huns was the belief of the sky god. Due to this belief, the dead were buried with their belongings in the graves called kurgan. When weaving carpet weaving, it is seen in examples of Chinese and Iranian weaving. War motifs are seen in ornaments. Animal sculptures are also found using bronze.