DYNAMICS OF CONSERVATION OF ANCIENT TURKIC LEXICON IN MODERN TURKIC LANGUAGES: HISTORICAL-COMPARATIVE AND STATISTICAL MODELING
Keywords:
Turkology, Orkhon-Yenisei inscriptions, Mahmud Kashgari, Yusuf Khas Hajib, cultural identity, linguistic reconstruction, spiritual integration, heritage of statehood.Abstract
This article examines the fundamental role of ancient Turkic written monuments, particularly the Orkhon-Yenisei inscriptions and 11th-century masterpieces such as "Kutadgu Bilig" and "Devonu Lughatit Turk," in shaping the common historical and cultural identity of Turkic peoples. In the study, not only the linguistic value of this heritage, but also the traditions of statehood, the principles of political philosophy and social justice are comprehensively analyzed in the context of modern Turkology. The article scientifically substantiates that the structural stability of Turkic languages and the idea of "eternal people" serve as a foundation for the spiritual integration of today's Turkic world. Through comparative-historical analysis, the strategic significance of ancient texts in strengthening cultural and political cooperation between modern Turkic states is revealed. The conclusion emphasizes the relevance of digitizing this heritage and re-examining it based on corpus linguistics. This work serves as an important source for studying the genetic code of the Turkic civilization.
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