They were exceptional warriors, embodying traditional Georgian qualities of courage, openness and honesty, fraternity, independence and love of freedom, [4] who were often promoted as royal bodyguards. Kings regarded them as reliable guardians of the Caucasus Mountains and the northern border of the kingdom. In the battle, Khevsurs wore flags ...

Mar 19, 2019 · So visit the historic fortresses of the region, like Shatili, or stop for a bit by the shrines, and rather than listening for Crusader tales, you may just hear the ghosts of bona fide Khevsur warriors and love-sick teenagers.

Khevsurians (Georgian: ხევსურები) are an ethnographic group of Georgians, mainly living in Khevsureti, on both sides of the Caucasus Mountain Chain in the watersheds of the rivers Aragvi and Argun. There are some villages in Khevi, Ertso-Tianeti, Kakheti (Shiraki), Kvemo Kartli (Gardabani) also where Khevsurians reside.

Feb 11, 2017 · The warriors were Khevsurs from the historical Khevsureti region (Georgian: ხევსურეთი) of north east Georgia. Legend tells that they are descended from Crusaders who left France 800 years ago and became detached from the main army, marched through Turkey and Armenia and settled in the Greater Caucasus mountains in Georgia.

Jul 20, 2024 · They were exceptional warriors with traditional Georgian qualities of courage, openness and honesty, fraternity, independence and love of freedom, who were often promoted as royal bodyguards. Kings regarded them as reliable guardians of the Caucasus Mountains and the northern border of the kingdom.

Feb 21, 2021 · Fully armed, a Khevsur warrior carried at least 3 blades. On his left, slung from a baldric and hanging high into his armpit was his khmali, or broadsword. This was a straight or slightly curved single-edged blade with a cruciform hilt and a downturned pommel, typically around 34” (80-90 cm) long.

Khevsur people have been for a long time known as formidable, yet chivalrous. warriors and great poets. Due to isolation, they kept high level of authonomy. They had no feudal lord, communities were led by councils of elders - in return for this privilege they protected northern frontiers of Georgian kingdom.

Jan 14, 2009 · Khevsur Warriors I do not wish to become embroiled in the common nonsensical discussions about the Khevsurs being the descendants of Crusaders who somehow got lost in the Caucasus on their way from Europe to the Holy Land.

Nov 24, 2014 · When the Tsar’s Army swept through the region in the 1830s and 40s, the Khevsurs made a deal to remain independent, and agreed only to provide occasional volunteer warriors in time of conflict.

Sep 4, 2012 · The warriors were Khevsurs from the historical Khevsureti region (Georgian: ხევსურეთი) of north east Georgia. Legend tells that they are descended from Crusaders who left France 800 years ago and became detached from the main army, marched through Turkey and Armenia and settled in the Greater Caucasus mountains in Georgia.