Some issues in the study of medieval belt sets worn by Turkic warriors
Journal: Turkic Studies Journal
Year: 2026

This article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the belt accessories worn by Turkic warriors in the Eurasian steppes in the 5th-15th centuries. Based on a summary of some of the archaeological materials discovered in local cultural and historical areas (Altai, Eastern Kazakhstan, Zhetysu, Volga-Ural, Caspian Sea region, and North Caucasus), the article examines the main typological, structural, and ornamental characteristics of the belt sets worn by Turkic warriors. The article attempts t