Turks

"On the contrary. The Chinese have imported camels from the Hsiung-nu. The Gok Turks used camels for their mounted infantry. Perhaps you have heard of the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), a large even-toed ungulate native to the steppes of eastern Asia."

Actually no, none of the sources had suggested the Han have imported camels from the Hsiung-nu nor did the Gok Turks, hunted and fought on camelback, at least not that I'm aware of.

"According to John P. Greer, The Armies and Enemies of Ancient China 1027 B.C. - 1286 A.D., 1976. The T'u Chueh used camels, (of which there were a considerable number) in reserve to disrupt enemy cavalry. "

That can be considered as misinterpreted, beacuse no sources or whatoever had shown references that they did hunted and fought on camelback. For your info, the Gok Turk composed about a million amries during its height, 2/3 of cavalry and 1/3 of infantry .

�Dude, I gave you a source. You did not like it. What I am supposed to do? Say you are right?

Bactrian camels were abundant in the Gobi for thousands of years. I even have more sources that say the Gok Turks used camels as did many other steppes peoples over the centuries. I'll present them to you tommorow (those books are at my office by the way and I just left there). �

Well, I'm talking about primary sources not secondary sources. So save your time for that. Because right now there's just no references of it.

I voted for both.  I don't know why people have to make smart ass remarks to Xi Tujue for making this topic....damn idiots.  If you don't like this topic then just don't read it.

Originally posted by Feramez I voted for both.  I don't know why people have to make smart ass remarks to Xi Tujue for making this topic....  If you don't like this topic then just don't read it.

Originally posted by Seko Originally posted by Feramez I voted for both.  I don't know why people have to make smart ass remarks to Xi Tujue for making this topic....  If you don't like this topic then just don't read it.   And if you can't see that I gave Xi Tujue a link to continue his discussion on Turks from previous threads then you are being blind. Utlizing the posts we already have is frugal and wise. Creating more threads that have previously been discussed is not. Anyways, now that you have had your say what is your opinion on the topic?   And watch you mouth!  I had to delete your obscenities.

"like this Sogdian"

Yes, sort of, though it doesn't seem to be tri-colour to me.

see i don't have a problem with you posting about the poll it's your point of view it's all good bro but I wanted know about the ancient Turks did they come from europe(the west) to asia or the other way around cuz I keep hearing different theories. I personally think Siberia Yenisay basin.

Edited by xi_tujue - 26-May-2006 at 12:56

why there is no Turanid in the poll?

The question is not clear. Who are you referring to by Turks?