The monuments erected in the names of Bilge Khagan, Kul Tigin, and the vizier Tonyukuk are among the oldest long texts written in the Turkic language and contain valuable information about Turkic history, the conception of the state, and social life. These inscriptions are important early examples of Turkic written culture.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Orkhon Inscriptions?
- The Orkhon Inscriptions, erected in the first half of the 8th century CE around the Orkhon River in present-day Mongolia, belong to the period of the Second Gokturk Khaganate.
- When did Orkhon Inscriptions happen?
- 735 CE