ETHNIC GROUPS THAT MADE UP THE UZBEK PEOPLE: HISTORICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASPECTS
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Key words: uzbek people, ethnic groups, ethnogenesis, historical perspective, anthropological aspects, Central Asia, Indo-Europeans, Turks, Mongols, cultural exchange.Abstrak
Abstract: In this article, we examine the various ethnic groups that have contributed to the formation of the Uzbek people, focusing on historical and anthropological perspectives. Uzbek identity is a complex amalgamation shaped by centuries of migrations, conquests, and cultural exchanges between diverse peoples, including Indo-Europeans, Iranians, Turks, Mongols, and, more recently, Russians and other Central Asian groups. Through the analysis of historical texts, archaeological finds, and anthropological research, this study highlights the complex interactions of these ethnic groups in shaping the linguistic, cultural, and social fabric of contemporary Uzbekistan. The article also discusses how historical narratives and contemporary dynamics influence understandings of Uzbek identity, highlighting the importance of recognizing the multicultural roots of the Uzbek people in strengthening social cohesion and national unity.
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