The Genetic Studies of the Azerbaijani ethnic group
The Genetic Studies of the Azerbaijani ethnic group - GS The genetic studies of the Azerbaijani ethnicity: heavy mix of the Turkish, Persian, and the Mountain Jews roots AI Overview Genetic studies show that the Azerbaijani ethnicity is a mixed population with roots in the indigenous peoples of the Caucasus and Iran, alongside significant Turkic influence, but not a "heavy mix" of Mountain Jewish ancestry. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Indigenous Caucasian and Iranian ancestry Genetic research indicates that the primary genetic heritage of modern Azerbaijanis comes from the autochthonous populations of the Caucasus region and Iran. A history of linguistic and cultural shifts: The region's original inhabitants were Caucasian groups and ancient Iranian peoples, such as the Medes. This population gradually adopted a Turkic language and identity through centuries of conquest and migration, a process known as Turkification. Geographic rather than linguistic relationships: A 2002 study not...