Jurchens
The Jurchens were a Tungusic people native to northeastern China and eastern Manchuria. They spoke a Tungusic language and were known for their skilled archery and horsemanship. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Jurchens inhabited the region from the 3rd to the 13th centuries.
The Jurchens emerged as a distinct ethnic group in the 12th century, during the Tang Dynasty period.
In the late 12th century, the Jurchens rose to prominence in northeastern China. They founded the Jin
The Jurchens maintained their cultural identity throughout the Jin Dynasty period, despite being heavily influenced by