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The first Turkish capital in Asia Minor near Nicaea marked a dramatic shift in demographics of the region. Why?

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The dramatic change of population in Asia Minor resulted from the expansion of Turkish culture in Europe and Middle East. This process is called Turkification. It occurred between the sixth and eleventh centuries. Anatolia is the other name of Asia Minor.
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