Second Turkic Khaganate
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The Second Turkic Khaganate was a khaganate in Central and Eastern Asia founded by Ilterish of the Ashina clan of the Göktürks and lasted from 682 to 744. It was preceded by the Eastern Turkic Khagana
Bust of Kul Tigin (AD 684–731), prince of the Second Turkic Khaganate, found in Khashaat, Arkhangai Province, Orkhon River valley. Located in the National Museum of Mongolia.
Golden Crown of Bilge Qaghan from the burial site at Khoshoo Tsaidam.
Türk soldier in armour, Shorchuk, Xinjiang, 8th century CE.
Silver Deer of Bilge Qaghan from the burial site at Khoshoo Tsaidam.
Eastern Turkic Khaganate
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The Eastern Turkic Khaganate was formed as a result of the destructive wars in the beginning of the 7th century after the First Turkic Khaganate had splintered into two polities – one in the east, one
Second Turkic Khaganate
…was a khaganate in Central and Eastern Asia founded by Ilterish of the Ashina clan of the Göktürks and lasted from 682 to 744. It was preceded by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate (552–630) and the early Tang dynasty period (630–682). The Second Khaganate was centered on Ötüken in the upper reaches of the Orkhon River. It was…
Shoroon Bumbagar tomb mural, Göktürk, 7th century CE, in modern-day Mongolia.
Shoroon Bumbagar tomb mural, Göktürk, 7th century CE, Mongolia.
A Turk mourning the Buddha, Kyzyl, Mingoi, Maya cave.
Court of Seljuk ruler Tughril III, circa 1200 CE.