Ancient history

What land did the seljuk Turks occupy?

The Seljuk Turks occupied a vast territory that stretched from Central Asia to the Middle East. They established the Seljuk Empire, which was one of the most powerful empires in the Islamic world. The Seljuk Turks occupied the following regions:

- Anatolia (present-day Turkey)

- Iran

- Iraq

- Syria

- Palestine

- Transoxiana (present-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan)

- Khurasan (present-day northeastern Iran and western Afghanistan)

The Seljuk Turks also occupied parts of Armenia, Georgia, and the Caucasus region. They were a nomadic people who were skilled in horsemanship and archery. They were also skilled in warfare and were able to conquer large territories. The Seljuk Turks played an important role in the history of the Islamic world and their empire was a major centre of culture and learning.