Restoration of the Garak tower complex has been completed in the village of Lyazhgi in the Dzheyrakh district.
The opening ceremony following extensive reconstruction was attended by the Governor of the region, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov; State Duma Deputy Muslim Tatriyev; Mikail Tumgoev, a representative of the SAFMAR charitable foundation in Ingushetia; elders of the Garakh clan; representatives of the teip; and residents of Lyazhgi.
Nine cultural heritage sites have been restored at the complex: a battle tower, five residential towers, and three crypts.
During the tour, restorers discussed the history of the complex, the architectural features of the towers, their defensive purpose, and the lives of the people who lived here many centuries ago. Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov spoke with elders of the Garakh clan and residents, discussing the significance of restoring the monuments and the need for their continued preservation.
"Our towers provided people with shelter and protection, allowed them to defend themselves and control the approaches to villages. They reflect the way of life, character, and history of our ancestors. Today, when you come here, you see how closely the history of these places is linked to specific families and clans. People know who lived here and remember their ancestors. It's a living connection between generations," said the Head of Ingushetia.
The Head of the Republic also expressed gratitude to Mikhail Gutseriev for his initiative and support of the large-scale restoration program. Thanks to funding from the Renaissance Foundation and the SAFMAR Group, the restoration covers dozens of historical settlements and hundreds of cultural heritage sites.
As a reminder, the tower heritage restoration program has been ongoing since 2023 and covers approximately 500 tower complexes. Local stone is quarried in the republic, and the "Heritage" school of masons trains specialists in traditional techniques. Previously, the Keli, Tumgi, Furtoug and Galushpi complexes were restored.