Turks found a new homelandIf this war, in which the seeds of centuries of rule were sown, had ended against us, would Türkiye still be the region we find ourselves in today?

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The loss of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 meant that the socio-political and economic dynamics were completely different, not only for Türkiye, but also in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

First of all, let us not forget this war. On August 26, 1071In this war between Alp Arslan, the ruler of the Great Seljuk Empire, and Diogenes, the ruler of the Byzantine Empire, Alp Arslan and his army were victorious. But what if the situation was the other way around?

Byzantine Empire Battle of Manzikert If it were to win and establish permanent dominance in Anatolia, this would likely result in a state centered in modern-day Greece spreading across a wide Anatolian geography. A large ‘modern Byzantine’ state could have existed on the site of the Republic of Turkiye, including Anatolia.

Turks were largely absent from Anatolia; Ethnic groups such as Kurds, Armenians and Greeks are said to be more dominant.

Christianity is still the dominant religion in Anatolia and cities like Istanbul would remain important Christian centers. Turks might have formed a different ethno-religious structure, centered around Central Asia and perhaps Iran.

Turkish is not a language spoken in Anatolia; Greek or local languages ​​would be in the foreground. This situation redirects literary and cultural accumulation in the region; Turkish Islamic architecture Instead, a different cultural heritage would emerge, developed under Byzantine influence.

The inability of the Turks to settle in Anatolia is said to have prevented the creation and rise of the Ottoman Empire.

In such a situation, the Balkans and The Ottoman expansion in the Middle East did not take place. Perhaps European powers would be more effective in these regions. In the absence of Ottoman conquests, states such as Austria-Hungary and Venice in southeastern Europe would probably have become more powerful.

Safavid state in Iran, replacing the Ottoman Empire or another Turkish state could emerge, radically changing the balance between Shiites and Sunnis in the Middle East. The concentration of Turks in Central Asia and Iran could lead to the establishment of a larger Turkish empire in these regions.

Since there will be no Turkish presence in Anatolia, Turkey will have no influence today. A power vacuum is emerging in regions such as Syria and Iraq; A different balance of power would emerge in these areas. Perhaps modern Russia would have more influence in the Caucasus and the Middle East.

If the Turks had not settled in Anatolia, this could have led to the agricultural and trade routes developing differently.

Agricultural production and industrial development in Anatolia perhaps Suitable for Byzantine economic strategies and trade in the eastern Mediterranean would remain under Byzantine rule.

Turkey, It is located at the crossroads of energy transition routes. If the Turks were not in Anatolia, countries like Greece and Georgia might play a more crucial role in the energy transition. This would change the course of energy policy and pipelines.

Turkey’s cultural structure is a synthesis of Islamic, Turkish and Western cultures.

If the Turks had not been in Anatolia, this synthesis would have occurred in a different geography and perhaps in a different way. modern Iran, A more intense Turkish cultural presence in Central Asia or India his legacy could flourish.

Turkey todayis an important tourist center with its historical and cultural heritage. However, because this heritage is based on Turkish-Islamic history, this tourist value would have a different focus in an Anatolia that was under Byzantine influence. Byzantine churches, monasteries and Hellenistic ruins were more prominent.

Today there might be a ‘Byzantine Republic’ or a ‘Hellenic State’.

Istanbul (possibly under the name Constantinople) would remain an important Christian capital and the center of the Orthodox world. This state An important member of the European Union and would be a strategic player in Eurasia.

Turks could have settled in Central Asia, Iran or India instead of Anatolia. Maybe in these areas a modern Turkish state or a federation could emerge and create a strong political entity in this region.

Turks could not settle in Anatolia and Loss of the Battle of Manzikert, not just Turkey’s; It shows how the history of the region and even the world can change. Turkey’s current geography and strategic position play an important role in regional and global relations.

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