ხევსურები | |
|---|---|
 Khevsurians in traditional dress (apr. 1900) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Khevsureti (Georgia) | |
| Languages | |
| Georgian | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (Georgian Orthodox) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Tushetians |
Khevsurians (Georgian: ხევსურები) are an ethnographic group of Georgians, mainly living in Khevsureti, on both sides of the Caucasus Mountain Chain in the watersheds of the rivers Aragvi and Argun. There are some villages in Khevi, Ertso-Tianeti, Kakheti (Shiraki), Kvemo Kartli (Gardabani) also where Khevsurians reside. Khevsurians speak the Georgian language in Khevsurian dialect. For a long time, Khevsurians have maintained their traditional culture: clothing, weapons, and polyphonic music.[1]
- ^ Большая советская энциклопедия. Гл. ред. Б. А. Введенский, 2-е изд. Т. 46. Фусе — Цуруга. 1957. 672 стр., илл. и карты; 48 л. илл. и карт.