A member of a Turkish-speaking ethnic group historically associated with the Caucasus region and parts of Iran and Turkey.
From Persian/Turkish 'Afshār,' possibly related to historical tribal groups. The Afshars have a documented history in the region spanning centuries.
The Afshar people were historically known as skilled warriors and horsemen, and their traditional carpets and textiles became internationally famous—Afshar rugs are still highly valued by collectors today.
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