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Albi-Yerdy
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16.12.2023

Albi-Yerdy is one of the largest temples in the Caucasus, known since the end of the XIX century. It is located in the Assin Gorge of mountain Ingushetia. The structure has a rectangular shape - 13.5 by 7.5 meters. On the east wall there is a semicircular altar absid and window, on the south side - two windows and a door, on the west - one window, and the north side - completely deaf.

Radiocarbon analysis shows that the temple was built in the VI-IX centuries. Previously it was believed that it was built in the IX-X centuries. The structure was destroyed in the late Middle Ages due to a landslide. The temple is considered Christian, but with elements of paganism – this hypothesis is supported by the remains of animals that were sacrificed to the gods.

Albi-Yerdy is included in the list of objects of cultural heritage of republican significance (1960) and objects of cultural heritage of federal significance (2015).

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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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