Research Article

AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES

Number: 114 June 22, 2025
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AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES

Abstract

The Turkic peoples, who were part of the great steppe nomads, used emblems to define their sovereignty and independence since ancient times. Kazakh tribes also used individual emblems to preserve their independence and property. The history of these emblems, that defines the unity and integrity of tribes, is very deep. Determination of Kazakh tribes emblems, scientifically proof their image-forms still requires scientific research. Therefore, this theme is considered as a new theme that needs to be studied. Scientists studying Kazakh tribes often pay more attention to social and cultural issues of tribes, so their political views, nаtional values, and ideolоgy are oftеn neglected. We can see that this was influenced by various reasons. Аmong these issues, the study of the genealogy, slogans and emblems of Kazakh tribes is considered very important. The aim of the research is detailed study of Kazakhs’ tribe emblems of Ulu Juz (Great Horde), Orta Juz (Middle Horde) and Kishi Juz (Small Horde) based on scientific research, various expertises and historical data, scientific analysis and more. It was determined that most of alphabets used in Orkhon and Yenisei inscriptions are similar to these emblems after studying the shape form of emblems used among Kazakh tribes from an epigraphic point of view in the given article. Scientific examinations were made that the emblems of Kazakh tribes were mainly composed of such signs and emblems. The types of emblems were given according to special tables analyzing the emblems of Kazakh tribes given in the scientific data. In addition, new scientific information related to the common values, interests and cultures of peoples of the same Turkic origin was provided in our article.

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Supporting Institution

Bursa Uludag University

Ethical Statement

This study has been prepared in accordance with scientific research and publication ethics rules.

Thanks

I would like to thank my valuable professors, Prof., who provided valuable advice during the preparation of this article. Dr. I would like to thank Mehmet Tezcan and Napil Bazylkhan.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Turkish Cultural History

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 22, 2025

Submission Date

April 16, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 20, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 114

APA
Syeitkhan, S. (2025). AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES. Türk Kültürü Ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, 114, 329-350. https://doi.org/10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374
AMA
1.Syeitkhan S. AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi. 2025;(114):329-350. doi:10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374
Chicago
Syeitkhan, Shynarbyek. 2025. “AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES”. Türk Kültürü Ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, nos. 114: 329-50. https://doi.org/10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374.
EndNote
Syeitkhan S (June 1, 2025) AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi 114 329–350.
IEEE
[1]S. Syeitkhan, “AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES”, Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, no. 114, pp. 329–350, June 2025, doi: 10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374.
ISNAD
Syeitkhan, Shynarbyek. “AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES”. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi. 114 (June 1, 2025): 329-350. https://doi.org/10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374.
JAMA
1.Syeitkhan S. AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi. 2025;:329–350.
MLA
Syeitkhan, Shynarbyek. “AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES”. Türk Kültürü Ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi, no. 114, June 2025, pp. 329-50, doi:10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374.
Vancouver
1.Shynarbyek Syeitkhan. AN EPIGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE TAMGAS (EMBLEMS) OF KAZAKH TRIBES. Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi. 2025 Jun. 1;(114):329-50. doi:10.60163/tkhcbva.1469374

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