DID THE BRITISH CREATE THE CIRCASSIAN FLAG? | THE HISTORY OF THE CIRCASSIAN SYMBOL!

The Circassian flag (Adyge nyp) is the national flag of the Circassians. It consists of a green cloth decorated with twelve golden stars, nine of which form an arc resembling a bow, and three horizontal ones, also decorated with three crossed arrows in the center. According to one theory, Seferbiy Zanoko, a Circassian diplomat, is the author of the flag. Circassians celebrate Circassian Flag Day on April 25 every year. Currently, this version of the flag is officially used by the Republic of Adygea of the Russian Federation.
The green color represents nature and Islam. The golden color represents a bright future in the world and an abundance of grain and wheat crops. The twelve stars symbolize the twelve provinces of Circassia. The three arrows symbolize the Adyghe khabze, meaning "peace if you are my friend, and war if you attack me."

David Urquhart, as he himself claimed, was the creator of this flag, but no evidence of his words has been found. The Circassian flag was mentioned and described by the traveler Edmund Spencer in 1830

The first copy of the flag was personally presented by British delegate James Stanislaus Bell to Nur Muhammad Hagur in the Gesh Valley (on the territory of modern Sochi). A council was held in the Psefabe Valley, attended by representatives of Circassian tribes, at which the flag was presented and adopted. Then Hirtsijiko Ale raised the flag to the cheers of the Circassian commanders and many people.

The Circassian people have been using this flag since its first appearance, including during the Russian-Circassian war. The flag is considered one of the symbols of the Circassian people all over the world. This flag was also used by Circassians in the Circassian diaspora, who held various positions.

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