The Circassian Photo Archive

A Visual History of the Circassian People

Homeland

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Weapons

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Rituals

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Medicine

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Architecture

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Expeditions

Disapora

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Jordan

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Syria

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Turkiye

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United Kingdom

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USA

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Circassian Cavalry

Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument; Memory of the Orient

  • Oil on canvas
  • Alberto Pasini
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • 1880
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About Txyde

The Circassian people have a rich and storied history, yet much of their visual heritage remains scattered across private collections, historical archives, and family albums. To bridge this gap, we have created a publicly available, collaborative Photo Archive of Circassian History—a digital space dedicated to preserving and sharing the visual memory of our people.

This archive serves as a living testament to Circassian identity, culture, and resilience. By bringing together photographs from different eras, regions, and personal collections, we aim to document our shared history and ensure that future generations can see, learn, and connect with their roots.

Who is Ajeghafe?

Ajephafe mask displayed at the National Museum of the Republic of Adygea. Ajeghafe is a role played in festivities and occasions representing death, resurrection and fertility.

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