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Tovhanti Tower
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04.10.2024

Tovkhanti Tower is located opposite the Melleri complex tower, on the western slope of the mountain. This is a two-storey residential tower, on the east side of which a courtyard and one core-shaped mausoleum are attached.

The height of the tower is about 5 meters, the roof is absent, the width of the southern wall is 6 m, the eastern one is 8.5 m. The entrance to the tower is located on the east side and has vaulted doors on both floors. Vaults of solid stones are relatively well preserved. The south wall on the second floor has 1 large window and 2 small loopholes. The eastern wall has 2 arched doors, 1 window, 2 loopholes, one of which is directed to the entrance of the first floor. The tower has well-preserved structural details: window openings, niches, loopholes, which are available on all walls of the object.

Tovkhanti Tower 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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Jeyrakh-Assin Reserve

Jeyrakh-Assin Reserve

The Jeyrakh-Assin historical, architectural and natural museum-reserve is located within the boundaries of the Jeyrakh district of the Republic of Ingushetia on the northern slopes of the foothills of the Central part of the Greater Caucasus Range. The reserve was established on June 2, 1988. The area of the reserve is slightly more than 627 square kilometers. The activity of the reserve is aimed at ensuring the preservation, restoration and study of territorial complexes of cultural and natural heritage, material and spiritual values in their traditional historical (cultural and natural) environment. On the territory of the museum-reserve there are 122 ancient architectural complexes, including more than 2,670 objects of cultural significance, including defensive and residential towers, burial crypts, Christian and pagan sanctuaries and temples. The oldest buildings of the megalithic type belong to the middle of the second millennium BC. Every year, significant scientific discoveries are made on the territory of the reserve, new objects are identified, archaeological expeditions are constantly working, scientists from all over the world come. Since 1996, the reserve has been a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Significant value in the reserve is given to work on creating conditions for the development of organized tourism, its educational and service component.

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