Nazran Fortress, also known as Nazran Fortress, is a unique example of ancient fortification architecture and one of the few preserved monuments of Russian military architecture of the early XIX century. The fortress is located on a hill between the rivers Sunzhi and Nazranka. This place, due to its favorable geography, has always been of strategic importance, not without reason in the past, various defensive structures were also built on the hill. In addition, the monument is located next to the remains of the ancient Alan settlement Dadakov, where fragments of ceramics with ornaments of Koban culture were found.
The year of foundation of the fortress is considered 1810. In the next 20 years, various fortification works were carried out - weapons, military equipment and property were brought to the territory of the fortress. Thus, the Nazran fortress became one of the most powerful and well-equipped military facilities in the Caucasus. The area of the fortress reached 20 dessiatines, containing weapons depots, barracks, stables, defensive towers, utility and office premises, training grounds. Some of the buildings have survived to our days. Nazran fortress occupied an important place in the military past of Russia, having survived many fierce battles. However, there were times when it served more than just as a military facility. In 1868, the first secular school for Ingush began its work here. In addition, fighters against the tsarist regime were sent to the fort in prison.
Nazran fortress is protected by the state and is one of the most important historical and cultural sites of Ingushetia.
