Talyshi
The Talyshi, also called Talysh, are an Iranian ethnic group native to the Caspian coastal region. They live mainly in Iran’s Gilan and Ardabil provinces and in the southern counties of Azerbaijan, around Astara, Lankaran, Lerik, and Masalli. Population estimates are uncertain, but the group forms a significant minority in both Iran and Azerbaijan.
They speak the Talyshi language (Talyshi), a Northwestern Iranian language. It is divided into Northern Talyshi
Culturally, the Talyshi have distinct music, folklore, and crafts. Their social practices reflect rural and coastal
Historically, the Talyshi region has been part of successive Persian, Caucasian, and regional states. In the