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This is a Historical-Comparative study (also classified as: Historical-Genetic, Narrative).

On the etymology of the ethnonym "dzurdzuki"

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The term 'dzurdzuki' likely has Georgian origins connected to ancient Nakh ethnic groups Tsovtsy and Ortskhoevtsy.
Research indicates that the ancestors of these groups migrated to the Caucasus from the Hurrian-Urartian tribes around the VI century BC.
Employing historical-genetic and comparative methods, the study analyzes historical sources to trace the ethnonym's evolution.
Original interpretations of 'dzurdzuki' offer insights into the ethnogenetic connections and historical relevance of Nakh societies.

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Analysis reveals the origin of 'dzurdzuki' as linking ancient Nakh tribes, suggesting new research directions.

Magomed Mikhailovich Albogachiev (2025) studied this question.

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