#SouthCaucasus #Azeris #GeneticAncestors
When did Azeris become Turkified? Do most Azeris have genetic ancestors coming from Central Asia? – Quora – Concise conclusion:
Turkification of Azeris was chiefly a cultural and linguistic transformation beginning in the medieval period (after the 11th century) driven by Oghuz Turkic migrations and later Turco-Mongol dynamics. Genetically, most Azeris descend mainly from indigenous West Eurasian (Caucasian and Iranian) populations; Central Asian genetic input exists but is a minority contribution, not the dominant ancestry.See more:
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The genetic studies of the Azerbaijani ethnicity: heavy mix of the Turkish, Persian, and the Mountain Jews roots – Google Search google.com/search?q=The+gene…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025
Day: October 21, 2025
Genetic studies show that the Azerbaijani ethnicity is a complex mix of Turkic, Persian, and indigenous Caucasian roots, with a minimal genetic connection to Mountain Jews. The people’s Turkic identity is largely a result of a language shift following medieval migrations, while their genetic makeup is primarily rooted in native populations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Indigenous Caucasian and Iranian roots The oldest and most substantial genetic component of the Azerbaijani people comes from indigenous populations of the Caucasus and ancient Iranian peoples.• Indigenous Caucasian population: Genetic markers strongly link modern Azerbaijanis to the native populations of the eastern Transcaucasia region. Early inhabitants included groups like the Caucasian Albanians, whose ancient language may be a precursor to languages still spoken today, such as Udi.
• Ancient Iranian tribes: Before the Turkic migrations, the region was heavily influenced by Iranian empires like the Medes and Sassanians, whose presence dates back more than 3,000 years. Genetic studies show that Iranian and Caucasian populations are more closely related to each other than to more distant ethnic groups.
• Cultural and linguistic legacy: This Iranian heritage is reflected in shared cultural practices, place names, and the extinct Old Azari language, which belonged to the Iranian language family. [1, 2, 5, 6, 7]Later Turkic influence The Turkic heritage of Azerbaijanis is primarily a linguistic and cultural, rather than a genetic, influence.
• Oghuz Turkic migration: Beginning in the 11th century with the Seljuq conquest, waves of Oghuz Turkic tribes from Central Asia settled in the region. This led to a gradual process of “Turkification,” where the local Iranian and Caucasian populations adopted the Turkic language.
• Significant, but limited, genetic impact: While the migrations introduced a Turkic genetic component, particularly along the paternal (Y-chromosome) lineage, the indigenous genetic substrate remained dominant. Studies estimate the Central Asian genetic contribution to modern Azerbaijanis to be limited, with one study suggesting roughly 18% on the female side and 32% on the male side.
• Linguistic replacement: The genetic evidence indicates that the Turkic language replaced the local Iranian languages without a major displacement of the native population. [2, 8, 9, 10, 11]Minimal genetic link to Mountain Jews The genetic connection between the Azerbaijani people as a whole and the Mountain Jews is minimal.
• Distinct origin: The Mountain Jews are a small, distinct group living predominantly in Azerbaijan and Russia’s Dagestan. Their genetic roots trace back to the Near East, sharing common ancestry with other Jewish diaspora communities. They likely migrated from Persia to the Caucasus during the Sasanian era.
• Not Turkic: Genetic testing has revealed no significant Turkic component in the DNA of Mountain Jews, despite their long residence in the Caucasus.
• Shared cultural space: While living in the same region and developing a unique culture with Azerbaijani influences, there is no evidence of a strong genetic link between the two distinct populations. [12, 13, 14, 15, 16]Diverse and mixed population Multiple studies confirm that the Azerbaijani ethnicity is a mixed population, reflecting its position as a historical crossroads.
• Azerbaijanis cluster genetically with neighboring populations in the Caucasus, Iran, and the Near East more closely than with other Turkic-speaking peoples.
• The genetic diversity among Azerbaijani populations can even vary depending on geographic location, reflecting regional isolation and migration patterns over time. [2, 17, 18, 19, 20]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[3] facebook.com/groups/persianv…
[4] tiktok.com/@worldgenetics/vi…
[5] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[6] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[7] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[8] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[9] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[10] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[11] biweekly.ada.edu.az/vol_5_no…
[12] khazaria.com/mountainjews.ht…
[13] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mounta…
[14] newlinesmag.com/essays/how-t…
[15] tabletmag.com/sections/news/…
[16] ceeol.com/content-files/docu…
[17] study.com/academy/lesson/aze…
[18] jewisheritage.org/jewish-her…
[19] pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…
[20] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…The genetic studies of the Azerbaijani ethnicity: heavy mix of the Turkish, Persian, and the Mountain Jews roots – Google Search google.com/search?q=The+gene…
When did Azeris become Turkified? Do most Azeris have genetic ancestors coming from Central Asia? –
quora.com/When-did-Azeris-be…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025
When did Azeris become Turkified? Do most Azeris have genetic ancestors coming from Central Asia? – Quora quora.com/When-did-Azeris-be…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025
Genetic studies show that the Azerbaijani ethnicity is a complex mix of Turkic, Persian, and indigenous Caucasian roots, with a minimal genetic connection to Mountain Jews. The people’s Turkic identity is largely a result of a language shift following medieval migrations, while their genetic makeup is primarily rooted in native populations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Indigenous Caucasian and Iranian roots The oldest and most substantial genetic component of the Azerbaijani people comes from indigenous populations of the Caucasus and ancient Iranian peoples.• Indigenous Caucasian population: Genetic markers strongly link modern Azerbaijanis to the native populations of the eastern Transcaucasia region. Early inhabitants included groups like the Caucasian Albanians, whose ancient language may be a precursor to languages still spoken today, such as Udi.
• Ancient Iranian tribes: Before the Turkic migrations, the region was heavily influenced by Iranian empires like the Medes and Sassanians, whose presence dates back more than 3,000 years. Genetic studies show that Iranian and Caucasian populations are more closely related to each other than to more distant ethnic groups.
• Cultural and linguistic legacy: This Iranian heritage is reflected in shared cultural practices, place names, and the extinct Old Azari language, which belonged to the Iranian language family. [1, 2, 5, 6, 7]Later Turkic influence The Turkic heritage of Azerbaijanis is primarily a linguistic and cultural, rather than a genetic, influence.
• Oghuz Turkic migration: Beginning in the 11th century with the Seljuq conquest, waves of Oghuz Turkic tribes from Central Asia settled in the region. This led to a gradual process of “Turkification,” where the local Iranian and Caucasian populations adopted the Turkic language.
• Significant, but limited, genetic impact: While the migrations introduced a Turkic genetic component, particularly along the paternal (Y-chromosome) lineage, the indigenous genetic substrate remained dominant. Studies estimate the Central Asian genetic contribution to modern Azerbaijanis to be limited, with one study suggesting roughly 18% on the female side and 32% on the male side.
• Linguistic replacement: The genetic evidence indicates that the Turkic language replaced the local Iranian languages without a major displacement of the native population. [2, 8, 9, 10, 11]Minimal genetic link to Mountain Jews The genetic connection between the Azerbaijani people as a whole and the Mountain Jews is minimal.
• Distinct origin: The Mountain Jews are a small, distinct group living predominantly in Azerbaijan and Russia’s Dagestan. Their genetic roots trace back to the Near East, sharing common ancestry with other Jewish diaspora communities. They likely migrated from Persia to the Caucasus during the Sasanian era.
• Not Turkic: Genetic testing has revealed no significant Turkic component in the DNA of Mountain Jews, despite their long residence in the Caucasus.
• Shared cultural space: While living in the same region and developing a unique culture with Azerbaijani influences, there is no evidence of a strong genetic link between the two distinct populations. [12, 13, 14, 15, 16]Diverse and mixed population Multiple studies confirm that the Azerbaijani ethnicity is a mixed population, reflecting its position as a historical crossroads.
• Azerbaijanis cluster genetically with neighboring populations in the Caucasus, Iran, and the Near East more closely than with other Turkic-speaking peoples.
• The genetic diversity among Azerbaijani populations can even vary depending on geographic location, reflecting regional isolation and migration patterns over time. [2, 17, 18, 19, 20]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[3] facebook.com/groups/persianv…
[4] tiktok.com/@worldgenetics/vi…
[5] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[6] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[7] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[8] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[9] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerba…
[10] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…
[11] biweekly.ada.edu.az/vol_5_no…
[12] khazaria.com/mountainjews.ht…
[13] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mounta…
[14] newlinesmag.com/essays/how-t…
[15] tabletmag.com/sections/news/…
[16] ceeol.com/content-files/docu…
[17] study.com/academy/lesson/aze…
[18] jewisheritage.org/jewish-her…
[19] pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…
[20] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin…The genetic studies of the Azerbaijani ethnicity: heavy mix of the Turkish, Persian, and the Mountain Jews roots – Google Search google.com/search?q=The+gene…
When did Azeris become Turkified? Do most Azeris have genetic ancestors coming from Central Asia? –
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025
Встреча Трампа и Путина “в ближайшее время” не планируется. Об этом заявил агентству Reuters высокопоставленный представитель Белого дома. По его словам, госсекретарь США Марко Рубио и глава МИДа РФ Сергей Лавров также пока не собираются встречаться лично, хотя их телефонные… pic.twitter.com/tQ6813FjbF
— DW на русском (@dw_russian) October 21, 2025
Ramiz Mehdiyev – AM 10/21/2025
Ramiz Mehdiyev, the former Head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, was placed under four months of house arrest in mid-October 2025 on charges of treason and attempting a coup.
Arrest and charges
Charges: The 87-year-old Mehdiyev is accused of treason, attempting to seize state power by force, and money laundering.
Coup plot: According to reports in Azerbaijani media, Mehdiyev allegedly devised a plan with Russian support to oust President Ilham Aliyev and install a provisional state council with himself as its leader.
Russian involvement: Reportedly, Mehdiyev pitched the plan to Moscow earlier in 2025 during a period of strained relations between Azerbaijan and Russia. However, Russia later betrayed Mehdiyev by informing Aliyev of the plot during a meeting between the two presidents in Dushanbe in October 2025.
Investigation: The charges resulted from an investigation by the State Security Service, which obtained a court order for his house arrest.
Context: Mehdiyev’s dismissal in 2019 and a public scandal involving his granddaughter’s wedding in 2020 are seen as early signs of his falling out of favor.
Background
Political career: Mehdiyev was a powerful figure in Azerbaijani politics, known as the “grey cardinal.” He served as the Head of the Presidential Administration for nearly 25 years under both Heydar Aliyev and Ilham Aliyev.
Academician: After his 2019 dismissal from the presidential administration, he served as the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan from 2019 to 2022.
Current status: He currently remains a member of the Security Council of Azerbaijan.
Ongoing developments: Mehdiyev also faces the potential revocation of his state awards and titles.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025
Budapest meeting update
A senior Russian official stated that no agreement had ever been made for the meeting, and preparatory talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have been postponed indefinitely. There will not be an imminent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest
Timeline of the proposed Budapest summit
October 17, 2025: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine during a phone call, with Trump announcing afterward that a summit would take place in Budapest.
October 20, 2025: CNN reports that the preparatory meeting between Rubio and Lavrov was postponed. The Kremlin later denies that a meeting had ever been finalized, saying that “it’s impossible to postpone something that hasn’t been set in stone”.
October 21, 2025: Moscow reports that no precise timeframe has been set for a summit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously expressed concerns about being excluded from the talks.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025
The Budapest Summit between U.S President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been indefinitely postponed, after a planning call yesterday between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The call, which was meant to gauge a… pic.twitter.com/aVvQ1lmfBA
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Biden’s prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025 and completed a round of radiation therapy in October 2025. The cancer had metastasized to his bones, but his office stated it is hormone-sensitive and can be effectively managed.
Diagnosis and treatment timeline
May 2025: Biden’s office publicly announced his diagnosis with an aggressive, advanced form of prostate cancer after he experienced urinary symptoms. The cancer was identified with a Gleason score of 9, meaning it was particularly fast-growing and had spread to his bones.
May–October 2025: Biden’s treatment plan began with hormone therapy.
October 2025: He started and completed a course of radiation therapy, a major milestone in his treatment.
September 2025: Biden also underwent a separate procedure for skin cancer, Mohs surgery, to remove lesions from his forehead.
Health outlook
While his metastatic prostate cancer is considered serious, medical experts note that newer hormonal and chemotherapy treatments have significantly extended patients’ longevity and improved quality of life.
Biden’s medical team described the cancer as “hormone-sensitive,” which allows for a more effective management strategy.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 21, 2025