TURKIC ETHNIC GROUPS IN NORTHERN AFGHANISTAN

Abstract

This article examines the history, settlement areas, cultural characteristics, and ethnic composition of Turkic ethnic groups living in northern Afghanistan. It analyzes the regional distribution, lineages, village locations, and cultural heritage of groups such as Toz, Qataghan, Qongirot, Qarluq, Juz, Dorman, Marka, Kipchak, Uymavut, and Urganji. The study also considers their historical migration processes, language and customs, and the role these factors play in preserving their ethnic identity.