Circassian Tamga — Tribal Crests & Clan Symbols

The tamga is one of the most distinctive elements of Circassian cultural identity. These ancient symbols served as clan crests, property marks, and family identifiers for centuries across the North Caucasus.

The 12 Adyghe Tribes and Their Tamgas

The Circassian nation historically comprised 12 major tribes: Abdzakh, Besleney, Bzhedug, Hatuqwai, Kabardian, Mamkhegh, Natukhai, Shapsug, Temirgoy, Ubykh, Yegeruqwai, and Zhaney.

Search, Compare & Identify

Our tamga database allows you to search by family name, tribe, or visual similarity. Compare tamgas side by side to discover connections between clans.