Catalogue
Peoples of the Caucasus
Select a people to learn about its history, traditions, cuisine, music and heroes.
North Caucasus
Chechens
Nokhchiy
Landscape inspired by Lake Kezenoy-Am · illustration
The Chechens, Nokhchiy: the history and language of a people of the North-Eastern Caucasus, culture, traditions and the gradual spread of Islam. A detailed chronology and references to materials.
North Caucasus
Ingush
Ghalghai
Mountain landscape inspired by the valleys of Ingushetia · illustration
Ingush, Ghalghai: history, language, tower architecture, customs and culture. Local beliefs, Christian influences, the spread of Islam and a detailed chronology with materials.
North Caucasus
Avars
Magharulal
Sulak Canyon: interpretation of the landscape · illustration
Avars, Magharulal: the history of the mountain societies of Dagestan, language, culture and traditions. Former beliefs, Christian heritage, the spread of Islam and a detailed chronology with materials.
North Caucasus
Adyghe (Circassians)
Adyghe
Lagonaki Highlands: a landscape inspired by natural scenery · illustration
Adyghe, Circassians: the history, languages and culture of the Adyghe, Kabardians and Shapsugs. Historical tribes, religious traditions, the Caucasian War, the diaspora and a detailed chronology with materials.
North Caucasus
Ossetians
Iron · Digoron
Mountainous Digoria: landscape inspired by the upper Urukh · illustration
Ossetians: Alan heritage, Iron and Digor traditions, language, culture and the life of mountain societies. History of beliefs, the spread of Christianity and Islam, a detailed chronology with materials.
South Caucasus
Georgians
ქართველები · Kartvelebi
Ushguli · Alexey Komarov, 2018 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Georgians (Kartvelebi): the history of regional communities, the Kartvelian languages, traditions and culture. Pre-Christian cults, the spread of Christianity, Georgian Muslims and Catholics; an extended chronology, scholarly materials and documentary images.
South Caucasus
Armenians
Հայեր · Hayer
Geghard · Diego Delso, 2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Armenians (Hayer): the history of the people and the diaspora, the Armenian language, traditions and cultural heritage. Pre-Christian cults, the adoption of Christianity and religious diversity; an extended chronology, scholarly materials and documentary photographs.
South Caucasus
Azerbaijanis
Azərbaycanlılar · Azerbaijanis
Palace of the Shirvanshahs · Diego Delso, delso.photo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Azerbaijanis: a Turkic-speaking people of the Caucasus, Iran and the diaspora. The history of the formation of the community, language, cuisine, music and crafts; pre-Islamic beliefs, the spread of Islam, Shiite and Sunni traditions, an extended chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Dargins
Darganti · Dargan
Stone reliefs and inscriptions in the masonry of a building, Kubachi. Photo by PersianDutchNetwork, 2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dargins (Darganti): a people of Dagestan with a diversity of local societies and Dargin languages. History, crafts, cuisine and traditions; former beliefs, Christian connections and the gradual spread of Islam, an extended chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Kumyks
Qumuqlar
Mosque in Ullubiyauyl, the historic Boynak. Photo by Camal-Boynaq, 2021 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kumyks: the history of the Tarki Shamkhalate and Endirey, the Kipchak language, literature and culture. Pre-Islamic beliefs, the gradual spread of Islam, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Lezgins
Lezgiyar
Residential buildings of Akhty, Dagestan. Photo by Fred Schaerli, 2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lezgins: the history of southern Dagestan and northeastern Azerbaijan, language, literature, weaving and traditions. Pre-Islamic beliefs, the spread of Islam, Sunni and Shia communities, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Laks
Lak
Juma Mosque in Kumukh. Photo by Geoalex, 2021 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Laks: the history of Kumukh and Lakia, language, scholarship, Balkhar ceramics and cultural memory. Former beliefs, the spread of Islam, the history of the Kumukh mosque, migrations, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Tabasarans
Tabasarans
Fortress near Khuchni. Photo by Sitbsrn, 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tabasarans: the history of the communities of Southern Dagestan, language, carpet weaving, literature and cultural memory. Former beliefs and the gradual spread of Islam, a detailed chronology and references to scholarly and museum materials.
North Caucasus
Nogais
Nogai · Nogailar
Nogai Zakaznik. Photo by Mmdocent, 2012 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nogais: the heritage of steppe Eurasia, the history of the Nogai Horde, settlement, language and culture. Former beliefs and the spread of Islam, the Hanafi tradition, a detailed chronology, literature and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Rutuls
Mykhabir (Rutul); local self-designations
Rutul. Photo by Fred Schaerli, 2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Rutuls: history of the communities of the upper Samur and Akhtychay, settlement in Dagestan and Azerbaijan, language and culture. Former beliefs, the spread of Islam, medieval inscriptions, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Aguls
Aghular
Tpig · AGUL-DAG · CC BY-SA 3.0
Aguls: the history of the communities of Southern Dagestan, language, culture and settlement. Former beliefs and the spread of Islam according to ethnography and the inscriptions of Rich, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Tsakhurs
Yykhby
Village of Tsakhur · author Tsakhurets · CC BY-SA 3.0
Tsakhurs: the history of the communities of the upper Samur and northwestern Azerbaijan, language, culture and settlement. Former beliefs, the spread of Islam, the Tsakhur madrasa, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Andis
Gvannal
Andi and Gagatli · Flandria12, 2024 · CC BY 4.0
Andis: the history of communities in North-Western Dagestan, language, settlement and culture. Former beliefs, the spread of Islam, veneration of Bakhargam, felt-boot making, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Tsez (Didoi)
Tsez
Shaitli · Asharitdag, 2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Tsez, or Dido: the history of the communities of Western Dagestan, language, settlement and culture. Former beliefs, Christian influence and the gradual spread of Islam, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Archins
Arshishttib · Arshashdib
The Archi language · map by Yu. B. Koryakov, 2007
Archins: the history of Archib and neighbouring villages, the independent Archi language, culture and settlement. Former beliefs, the history of the spread of Islam, a detailed chronology and verifiable scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Kaitags
Khaidak · Khaidaklan
Majalis · Askhab Dargo, 2023 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kaitags: the history of Khaidak, the Kaitag language and local societies, embroidery culture, traditions and settlement. Former beliefs and the gradual spread of Islam, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.
North Caucasus
Kubachis
Ughbug · Ughbugan
Kubachi · Asħab, 2022 · CC0
Kubachis: the history of Kubachi and Zirikhgeran, language, jewelry art, costume and traditions. Early beliefs, ties with Derbent and the gradual establishment of Islam, a detailed chronology and scholarly materials.