An Example of Turkish-Tatar Urbanism in Siberia: Kyzyl Tura
Journal: Selçuk Üniversitesi Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi
Year: 2024

This study examines the geographical location, historical origins, and socio-economic and political dynamics of Kyzyl (Kızıl) Tura, a city situated in Siberia and inhabited by the Turkish-Tatar population. Emir Timur's military expeditions in the second half of the 14th century led to a decline in trade along the Trans-Asian road system and subsequently caused international trade to move to Trans-Siberia. In Siberia, the construction of new Turkish-Tatar cities and the expansion of already exist