Caucasian History: The Ghalghaï (ГIалгIай)

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The Ingush refer to themselves as «Ghalghaï» (pronounced [ʁalʁaɪ]). They consider themselves to be a people of «ezdel», an unwritten spiritual-moral code of honor passed down from generation to generation. The Ingush are famously known in the Caucasus for their unique architectural culture, which can be seen from the Koban to the Argun gorge, and in some parts of Khevsureti and Tusheti.

The Ingush are Sunni Muslims and speak the Ingush language. Before that, most of the Ingush clans practised paganism and in some parts, christianity. The Ingush practiced a unique pagan religion, which researchers often link to ancient Hurro-Urartians. Many sanctuaries in the mountainous region remain intact to this day. Troughout the 18th and 19th century, the Ingush people peacefully converted to Islam.

Historically, the Ingush (Ghalghaï) have often been referred to as Dzurdzuki, Kisti, Batsbi (Tsova), Loamaroï, Ghilgho, Glighvi, Gelaï, Gargari, Makheloni, Kolkani, Alani…

The Ghalghaï are believed to be the most ancient and autochthonous people of the Caucasus. According to the genealogical table drawn up by Leonti Mroveli, the 11th-century Georgian chronicler, the legendary forefather of the Ingush was “Kavkasos” (Caucas), hence the name Kavkasians (Caucasians).
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