The Circassian honour guards serving Jordan's royals

When former King Abdullah I arrived in Amman in 1921, a group of 40 Circassian knights received him and volunteered to protect him

The Circassian honour guards' Commander, Ayman Yacoub, and Assistant Commander, Hytham Hakho, stand with other members at the royal court in Amman, Jordan. Photos: Reuters

The National

Feb 14, 2023

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