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Rock carvings in Western Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan exhibit shared stylistic and thematic motifs that evidence a broader Proto-Turkic cultural continuum rather than isolated local artistic expressions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The aim is to explore the rock carvings in Western Azerbaijan as evidence of Proto-Turkic culture.

May 20, 2026Akademik Tarih ve Dusunce DergisiOpen Access

Traces of Proto-Turkic Culture in the Rock Carvings of Nakhchivan and Western Azerbaijan

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The aim is to explore the rock carvings in Western Azerbaijan as evidence of Proto-Turkic culture.
Comparative methodological approach to analyze rock carvings in Western Azerbaijan.
Examination of stylistic and thematic features across various rock carvings.
Assessment of cultural motifs and symbolism to understand broader cultural connections.
Rock carvings exhibit consistent stylistic and thematic features indicative of Proto-Turkic culture.
Analyses highlight shared motifs across geographical regions, supporting cultural continuity.
Insights reveal the social and religious life of early Turkic communities through their artistic expressions.

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Comparative analysis reveals Proto-Turkic cultural elements in ancient rock carvings, suggesting a shared heritage.

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Togrul Khalilov (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5025f03e14405aa9bc71 https://doi.org/10.46868/atdd.2026.1110

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Traces of Proto-Turkic Culture in the Rock Carvings of Nakhchivan and Western Azerbaijan

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