Feature: Who are the Circassians of the Arab World? [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Ahmad Yamak
ORIGINAL CITY
London
Original Date
November 19, 2017
DESCRIPTION
This afikra feature is an exploratory view of the Circassians: their origins, culture and identity and presence in the Arab World. The Circassians are largely a forgotten population except in a few countries where their presence is notable. Originally from the Western Caucasus, they were admired for their hospitality, beautiful appearance and for being brave warriors among other things. Towards the end of the 19th Century, Russian aggression forced them to flee their hometown and settle in Ottoman Empire lands.
ABOUT THE AFIKRA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
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Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.
