What happened to the Ukrainian and Polish slaves taken to the Ottoman Empire? How did they contribute to the genetical pool of modern Turkey? - Quora
![Nicholas A. Christakis on Twitter: "Slavery in Ottoman Empire was significant part of the economy. Main sources of slaves were wars and enslavement expeditions in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus. Nicholas A. Christakis on Twitter: "Slavery in Ottoman Empire was significant part of the economy. Main sources of slaves were wars and enslavement expeditions in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPtjEnGWAAEZLU3.jpg)
Nicholas A. Christakis on Twitter: "Slavery in Ottoman Empire was significant part of the economy. Main sources of slaves were wars and enslavement expeditions in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus.
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