Methods
Any information on this site should not be considered as an indisputable fact, but is offered as a model based on current knowledge and research.
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DNA of Abkhazians and the Western Caucasus
One of the most complex issues in modern history remains determining the degree of kinship among the peoples of the Caucasus. This anthropogenetic study will allow us to take another step toward solving this problem, relying on a broad base of genetic research, particularly Y-chromosome markers, which are currently among the most informative and widely studied genetic markers in world science for reconstructing the kinship of peoples.
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Independent Abkhazia in an Ethnogenetic Context
In the following article, I intend to share my own opinion about Abkhazia and the Abkhazians, as well as to bring more clarity to the issue of self-identification in its general understanding. Being the son of an Abkhazian and a Megrelian, with Gurians, Russians and Germans in my lineage, until a certain age, when asked about my nationality, I would answer either Abkhazian or half Abkhazian and half Megrelian. Today I understand the difference between the concepts of nationality, cultural affiliation, state interests, ancestral lines, as well as ancient anthropogenetic lines, etc. Therefore, to the above question, I could answer in more detail: from the Arshba clan; by nationality and culture — Abkhazian; homeland — Abkhazia; I consider my state to be that which is governed by people who help me and my family live with dignity; Balkan-Caucasian race, part of the large Caucasoid race, probably Alpine or Caucasoid type with admixtures; possibly a West Asian or Mesopotamian cluster of Y-chromosome haplogroups and mitochondrial DNA. This is the approach that will be discussed further.
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Ethnogenesis of the Abkhazians
The aim of this study is to establish a list of possible participants in the ethnogenesis of the Abkhazians, for the simultaneous overlay of these data with archaeological, genealogical, genetic, anthropological and linguistic research.
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Migrations of Abkhazian Haplogroups
The main male Y-DNA haplogroups for Abkhazians and the entire Western Caucasus are G (M201) and J (M304).
Bioarchaeological Analysis Using Craniological and Dental Nonmetric Traits
The ancient communities of the Armenian Highlands, the Caucasus, Western, Southern and Central Asia, Siberia and Europe — in dialogue of worlds (eras of the Late Bronze and Early Iron Age).
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Migration of individuals of Samtavro
According to the "Bioarchaeological Analysis Using Craniological and Dental Nonmetric Traits".
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Rulers of Abkhazia
Generalized version until the collapse of the kingdom in 1246.
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Y-chromosomes of Abkhazians, Adyghe, Megrelians, Georgians and Ossetians
Genetic Admixtures of the Western Caucasus
Versions of the Origin of the Surname Arshba
In , information about the origin of the surname Arshba is collected.
Muhajirism of Abkhazians and the Caucasus
The end of the 18th century and the entire 19th century — a dark page in the history of the Abkhazians and other peoples of the Caucasus, many of whom found themselves on the brink of total disappearance.