"Recent genetic and historical studies suggest that over 95 percent of European Jews, particularly Ashkenazi Jews, trace their origins not to the ancient Israelites or Roman-era Jewish diasporas, but rather to Khazar converts and their descendants."

"Sarkel, a Khazar fortress, have unearthed artifacts reflecting a blend of Turkic and Hebraic traditions, including ceremonial items and inscriptions in Hebrew."

https://www.theinteldrop.org/2024/12/21/roma-and-khazar-historical-connections-origins-identity-and-controversies/