Tatargillar – A Meskhetian Clan That Came from Crimea

Among the Meskhetian Turks (Ahiska), there is a clan called «Tatarlar» or «Tatargillar,» whose roots lead back to Crimea. According to legend, the founders of the clan were two brothers who came to Meskhetia from Crimea with their sister. This is written about by researcher and member of the «Ahiska» Women’s Society, Sona Ulfanova.