The Kharkaroy combat tower is located in the village of Kharkaroy in the Vedeno district of the Chechen Republic, 59 km from the district center of Vedeno. The tower stands on the southern outskirts of the village, on the left side of the Ansalta River gorge, at an altitude of 1,550 m above sea level. It is dated XII-XVI centuries.
The tower is four-storied, the walls taper upwards. The height of the preserved part of the walls is 16 meters. In the upper part on 4 sides elements of stone balconies are preserved. The tower is oriented by angles to the sides of the world. The walls are made of well-treated stones on clay-lime mortar. In shape and dimensions it differs from Vainakh classical towers, although the architectural methods and masonry techniques are Vainakh. Above all, it is lower and more squat.
The Kharkaroy combat tower is a cultural heritage site and is located on the territory of the Argun Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve. It is protected by the state.