The most famous nation of the Caucasus - Circassians. They are considered descendants of the Zeks, who, according to ancient authors, inhabited the shores of the Black sea, as well as the Kerketov, which Strabo mentions.Circassians call themselves Adige, which means noble.

The word Circassian is Turkish and means cutting the road, as well as a robber. Previously, the Circassians were a strong tribe that owned the entire Caucasian isthmus and even the Crimea.

This skin depicts a young Circassian girl.They were known for their beauty and modesty.The girls were very obedient with their parents and in the future with their husband.Touching another woman even by the hand before marriage was considered a crime and was punishable by blood feuds between clans.