Oghuz Tribes Migrated to Central Asia

Around 700 AD, the Oghuz tribes migrated from their original homeland near Lake Baikal to Central Asia via Jungaria. This significant migration shaped the ethnic and cultural landscape of what is now Turkmenistan. The Oghuz people were a Turkic nomadic group, and their migration marked the beginning of the Turkic influence in Central Asia. Over time, the Oghuz formed powerful tribal confederations that played a key role in the history of the region, with their influence extending as far as the Middle East and Europe. Turkmenistan, in particular, traces much of its historical and cultural heritage to the Oghuz tribes, whose descendants became the Turkmen people. This migration was crucial in the spread of Turkic languages and cultures, and it laid the foundation for the establishment of future states and empires, including the Seljuk Empire, which was founded by Oghuz descendants. The legacy of the Oghuz tribes is still celebrated in Turkmenistan, where their influence on the country's culture, language, and traditions remains significant.