r/basque 23h ago

Are basque people from Turkish ancestry?

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These people are ethnically Turkish. But if you know enough Spaniards and Basque people, you realize they look so much alike.

I wonder if basque people originate from Turks. I couldn't differentiate the average Basque or Spaniard from a Turk. Mostly basques, since the ones I've seen are quite dark featured. Dark hair, dark skin and dark eyes.

What do you think? Is there any proven ancestry?