What is what race are turkish people?

The question of what "race" Turkish people are is complex and doesn't have a simple answer due to the historical migrations, mixing, and cultural influences in Anatolia. The concept of "race" itself is also a socially constructed and often outdated way of categorizing people.

Historically, Turkish people originated from Central Asia, and their language belongs to the Turkic language family. This suggests an origin tied to the Central Asian region. However, the migration of Turkic people westward into Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) involved interaction and intermingling with various populations already present, including:

• Anatolian peoples
• Mediterranean groups
• Balkan populations
• People from the Caucasus.

This extensive mixing means that modern Turkish people exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics and genetic ancestries. There is no single "Turkish race." Genetic studies show a blend of Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and European genetic markers.

Therefore, it's more accurate to describe Turkish people as a diverse ethnic group with a complex history rather than assigning them to a specific "race." The focus should be on their cultural and national identity as Turkish citizens, rather than relying on outdated and often inaccurate racial classifications.