Sari Ojaq

Sari Ojaq (also spelled Sari Ojak, or Sarı Ocaq in Turkish orthography) refers to a historical Turkmen nomadic group or tribe. Information regarding Sari Ojaq is often found within broader discussions of Turkmen history and tribal structures in regions such as Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), Iran, and Central Asia.

The Sari Ojaq were likely one of many Turkmen tribes that migrated westward during the medieval period, contributing to the Turkification of Anatolia and surrounding areas. Historical sources often mention them in the context of the larger Oghuz Turkic confederation and their interactions with settled populations and other tribal groups.

Specific details about the Sari Ojaq's internal organization, precise geographical locations they inhabited, or their exact role in historical events can be fragmented and require careful examination of primary and secondary historical texts. Mentions of the tribe may appear in Ottoman archival records, historical chronicles, and genealogical accounts pertaining to Turkmen tribal movements and settlements. The name "Sari Ojaq" literally translates to "Yellow Hearth" or "Blond Hearth," potentially indicating a symbolic or identifying characteristic of the group. Further research into historical documents and linguistic analysis may shed more light on the tribe's origins, customs, and relationships with other Turkmen groups.