The Chechens are one of the Vainakh peoples, who have lived in the highlands of the North Caucasus region since prehistory (there is archeological evidence of historical continuity dating back since 3,000 B.C.).
The Chechens are one of the Vainakh peoples (there is archeological evidence of historical continuity). This historical continuity is dating back since 3,000 B.C.. The Vainakh peoples have lived in the highlands of the North Caucasus region since prehistory.