After the destruction of the Göktürk Kaganate, its heritage was carried on by many peoples, including Kipchaks, Kimek, Uyghurs, Bajanaks, Oguz, Karluks, Kyrgyz, Türgeshes, Khazars, Bulgars, and others.
From the 7th to the 12th centuries, Kimak and Kipchak culture was identical.