Population Composition Of The Villages Of The Syrdarya Basin
Keywords:
Syr Darya basin, ethnic composition, SogdiansAbstract
This article examines the ethnic and linguistic composition of the population of the Syr Darya basin based on written sources and toponymic materials. Particular attention is paid to the interaction of Sogdian- and Turkic-speaking populations and their role in the ethnocultural development of the region.
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