Who were the most famous ancient Turkic poets?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

Turkic poetry has a long and rich history, and many poets have contributed to this tradition over the centuries. Here are some of the most famous ancient Turkic poets:

  • Yusuf Khass Hajib: An 11th-century poet who is best known for his epic work, the Kutadgu Bilig.
  • Ali Shir Nava'i: A 15th-century poet who was also a politician, linguist, and scientist. He is considered one of the most important figures in Uzbek literature.
  • Abul-Qasim Ferdowsi: A Persian poet who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. His most famous work is the Shahnameh, an epic poem that tells the history of Iran.
  • Orkhon inscriptions poets: The Orkhon inscriptions poets are a group of anonymous Turkic poets who lived in the 8th century. Their poems are some of the earliest known examples of Turkic literature.

These are just a few of the many talented poets who have contributed to the ancient Turkic poetic tradition.