Natukhajs

Natukhaj
НатIхъуадж (Adyghe)
Total population
c. 3,030?
Languages
Circassian language
West Adyghe dialect
Turkish and Russian
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Other Circassian tribes
A Natukhaj flag

The Natukhaj[a] are one of the twelve major Circassian tribes, representing one of the twelve stars on the green-and-gold Circassian flag.[1] Their areas historically extended along the Black Sea coast from Anapa in the north to Tsemes Bay (now Novorossiysk) in the south and from the north side of the mountains to the lower Kuban River.

Currently, Natukhai families live in the diaspora and were assimilated in other Adyghe tribes, more precisely, the Shapsug due to their close relations with them. In Russia, a few may be found in the Republic of Adyghea (mainly in the Takhtamukaysky District, in the rural locality of Natukhay (Russian: Аул Натухай)[2] and the Teuchezhsky District).


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  1. ^ "Circassians". Adiga-home.net. 2010. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2016. The 12 Circassian tribes: Abadzeh Besleney Bzhedug Yegeruqay Zhaney Kabarday Mamheg Natuhay Temirgoy Ubyh Shapsug Hatukay. The twelve stars on the Adyghe Flag also refers to the twelve tribes.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ http://ta01.ru//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26 Official Website of Takhtamukaysky District (Russian Language)