In languages spoken geographically close to the Caucasus, the native people originally had other names for the Circassians (such as Georgian: ჯიქი, Jiqi), but with Russian influence, the name has been …

The Circassians, or Adyghe as they call themselves, are an indigenous people of the Northwest Caucasus. They are one of the oldest continuously identifiable ethnic groups in Europe, with …

Nov 13, 2017 · The Circassian people are a part of the northwest Caucasian ethnic groups, initially from Circassia. Most of these people were displaced when the Russians invaded Circassia in the early …

Circassian, member of a Caucasian people speaking a northwest Caucasian language (see Kabardian language). From ancient times Circassia, comprising roughly the northwestern region of the …

Today, the Circassian diaspora is spread across nearly 40 countries, with the largest communities residing in Turkey, which is home to an estimated two to three million people.

Feb 8, 2026 · The Circassians (self‑name Adyghe) are a Northwest Caucasian people who historically inhabited the coastal and mountain zone along the northeast Black Sea; they speak Adyghe and …

Circassians, also called Cherkess or Adyghe (Adyghe and Kabardian: Адыгэхэр, romanized: Adygekher), are an indigenous Northwest Caucasian ethnic group and a nation; native to the …

Jan 28, 2026 · Dive into the rich history, traditions, and global diaspora of the Circassian (Adyghe) people. Learn their story and heritage today.

Circassians (also known as Abaza) are a very mixed lot, with a lot of European and Asian input. Many member of some tribes have blue eyes and blonde or red hair while others are dominated by people …

The Circassians - self-designation Adyge- are the oldest indigenous people of North Caucasus. Their language belongs to the North-West of the Caucasian family of languages.