A tamga [a] or tamgha (from Old Turkic: 𐱃𐰢𐰍𐰀, romanized: tamga, lit. 'stamp, seal') was an abstract seal or brand used by Eurasian nomads initially as a livestock branding, and by cultures influenced by them. The tamga was used as a livestock branding …

The word “tamga” (aka belgü, daɣ, taban, tamɣa, tamqa, taqba, and probably more; the form “tamga” was borrowed into Russian) of a Turco-Mongol origin in the languages in that group had several meanings: “brand”, “stamp”, “seal”.

Khazar tamga, which was originally based on a two-headed or three-headed dragon with wolf heads, has nothing to do with the coat of arms of the princes of Kiev. Tamga was called all the birthmarks of that time.

Jun 26, 2019 · Tamgas are signs of group identity used by medieval Turkic nomads inhabiting Southern Siberia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. We describe eight groups of tamgas found in the Altai and in Semirechye,...

In this episode, we take a closer look at an important part of Turkic culture: Tamgas. A Tamga was a sort of seal used by individuals, families, tribes and even entire states to distinguish...

Dec 13, 2024 · A four-sided tamga, often placed atop wedding tents, is a visual reminder of the tribe’s enduring connection to its ancestral heritage. As guardians of a centuries-old cultural legacy, the Qashqai Turks exemplify the resilience of tradition in the face of modernization.

May 27, 2024 · This article examines the phenomenon of the so-called royal tamga signs issued on stone stelae in the Bosporan Kingdom in the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. Tamgas were symbols commonly used by Eurasian nomads throughout the first millennium BCE.

It discusses the morphological characteristics of these tamgas, their connections to dynastical symbols, and the implications of social alliances within the Kaghanate, offering insights into the political landscape of the era. 132).

A tamga, or tamgha (Modern Turkish: damga, "stamp, mark, stigma, brand" ) is an abstract seal or device used by Eurasian nomad ic peoples and by cultures influenced by them. The tamga was normally the emblem of a particular tribe, clan or family.

Furthermore, among speakers of Turkic languages, who have popularized the term “tamga” in modern publications, the application and use of such marks differed significantly across various spheres of domestic routine and social life.