Rock building No. 5
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04.09.2024

Cave-type rock buildings are located on the southern slope of Table Mountain in the Jeirakh district. They were built by the Galgas in case of the threat of total destruction of society. People in search of safety went to these caves. These buildings are well fortified and impregnable. In more peaceful times, the lower tiers of some rockers served for sheep pens, and the second for shepherds. Hence the name "Jel." In mountain Ingushetia rock buildings are quite common. According to legend, they served for Abrek and people hiding from power.

Rock building No. 5 is represented by a solid masonry covering the cave. The top of the masonry is in the left. On the left side of the building, the wall collapsed completely.

Front end.

The width is 13.65 m.

Height on the left is 2.9 m.

The height on the right, where all the masonry is preserved - 5.1 m.

Inside.

The width is 15.8 m.

The depth is 5.2 m.

Height: 3.66 m.

On the wall are visible protrusions for the ceilings of the second tier.

Rock building No. 5 is part of the Dzhirakh-Assin State Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve and is an object of cultural heritage protected by the state.

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