TRANSCAUCASICA , vol.7, pp.51-57, 2014 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
The paper examines the so-called “Şhahdagian nationalities”
–hinaliqs, krizes,
buduqs etc. It Is pertinent to note that on the ethnic map of the world these ethnic
groups are recorded only In Azerbaijan, their population does not exceed several
thousands, and they live In one or several villages. The name of these minorities
comes from Shahdag Mount In the Kuba region of the Azerbaijan Republic, as
the settlements of hinaliqs, buduqs and krizes are situated near It, therefore they
are called “Shahdag nationalities” In the historic-ethnographic literature. Hinaliq,
Haput, Kriz, Buduq
–
some kind of ethnographic museum that created the history
and nature of the Caucasus Mountains and preserved many relic forms In the
culture up to now. The history and ethnography of “Shahdag nationalities” are of
special scientific Interest.