Chechen Family

The Chechens are an ethnic group primarily inhabiting the North Caucasus region of Russia. They have a distinct language and cultural heritage, and their history can be traced back to ancient times, with influences from various civilizations that have interacted with the region over the centuries. The man on the image is wearing a traditional Chechen papakha on his head.

(Published in 1871. Signed by Antonín Gareis)

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