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{{short description|Ethnic groups of Eurasia}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}

[[File:Turkic_Languages_distribution_map.png|thumb|right|Distribution of Turkic languages across Eurasia.]]

The '''Turkic peoples''' are a collection of ethnic groups that speak languages belonging to the [[Turkic languages|Turkic language family]]. These groups are spread across a vast area of [[Eurasia]], from Eastern Europe and the [[Mediterranean]] to [[Siberia]] and [[Western China]]. The Turkic peoples have a rich history and cultural heritage, with significant contributions to the history and development of the regions they inhabit.

==Origins and Early History==
[[File:Turkic_origin_and_expansion.png|thumb|left|Map showing the origin and expansion of Turkic peoples.]]
The origins of the Turkic peoples are traced back to the region of [[Central Asia]], particularly around the [[Altai Mountains]]. The earliest known Turkic-speaking people were the [[Xiongnu]], who are believed to have been a confederation of nomadic tribes in what is now Mongolia and northern China. The Xiongnu are often associated with the Huns, who later migrated into Europe.

==Migration and Expansion==
Throughout history, the Turkic peoples have been known for their migrations and expansions. During the early medieval period, various Turkic tribes, such as the [[Göktürks]], established powerful empires in Central Asia. The [[Göktürk Khaganate]] was one of the first major Turkic empires, and it played a crucial role in the spread of Turkic culture and language.

[[File:XiongnuMap.png|thumb|right|Map of the Xiongnu Empire, an early Turkic-speaking confederation.]]

==Cultural and Linguistic Influence==
The Turkic peoples have had a significant impact on the cultures and languages of the regions they have inhabited. The [[Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk]], a comprehensive dictionary of Turkic languages compiled by [[Mahmud al-Kashgari]] in the 11th century, is a testament to the rich linguistic heritage of the Turkic peoples.

[[File:Dīwān_Lughāt_al-Turk_(original).jpg|thumb|left|The Dīwān Lughāt al-Turk, a dictionary of Turkic languages.]]

==Modern Turkic Peoples==
Today, the Turkic peoples are divided into several distinct ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and language. Some of the major Turkic groups include the [[Turks]] of Turkey, the [[Azerbaijanis]], the [[Uzbeks]], the [[Kazakhs]], the [[Uighurs]], and the [[Tatars]].

[[File:Genetic_admixture_of_modern_Turkic-speaking_populations_(with_population_names).png|thumb|right|Genetic admixture of modern Turkic-speaking populations.]]

==Genetic Studies==
Genetic research has shown that the Turkic peoples are a diverse group with varying degrees of genetic admixture. Studies indicate that while there is a common genetic component among Turkic-speaking populations, there is also significant genetic diversity due to historical migrations and interactions with neighboring peoples.

[[File:Population_structure_of_Turkic-speaking_populations_in_the_context_of_their_geographic_neighbors_across_Eurasia.PNG|thumb|left|Population structure of Turkic-speaking populations.]]

==Cultural Heritage==
The Turkic peoples have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional music, dance, and art. The [[Codex Cumanicus]], a medieval manuscript, provides insight into the language and culture of the [[Cumans]], a Turkic people who lived in Eastern Europe.

[[File:Codex_Cumanicus_58.jpg|thumb|right|A page from the Codex Cumanicus.]]

==Related Pages==
* [[Turkic languages]]
* [[Göktürk Khaganate]]
* [[Xiongnu]]
* [[Mahmud al-Kashgari]]
* [[Codex Cumanicus]]

[[Category:Turkic peoples]]
[[Category:Ethnic groups in Asia]]
[[Category:Ethnic groups in Europe]]

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