Chechens
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The Chechens, historically also known as Kisti and Durdzuks, are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group of the Nakh peoples native to the North Caucasus. They are the largest ethnic group in the region an
Chechens in Georgia wearing traditional clothing including chokha, c. 1870s
Lake Kezenoyam, Chechnya
Khoy, Chechnya
Chechen warrior
Ingush people
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Ingush, historically known as Durdzuks, Gligvi and Kists, are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Republic of Ingushetia in central Caucasus, but also inhabitanting Prigorodny Dis
Ingush highlanders, early 20th century
The Caucasus in the 1st century BC according to ancient Greek geographer Strabo, composed by Frédéric Dubois de Montpéreux
Pottery: an ancient Ingush vessel with three handles. The side handles used to tie the knots, and the vessel itself is well balanced for an operator to pour water down with one hand. Dzheyrakhsky District of Ingushetia.
Armament of a medieval Ingush warrior. Found in the crypt of the village of Ozdig. Photo (1921)