The Makazhoy architectural complex is situated 500 metres south-east of the present-day Makazhoy village in the Vedeno district of the Chechen Republic, by the Akhkete River, 48 km from the district center of Vedeno and 9 km west of the high-mountainous Lake Kezenoy-Am. According to legend, this was the site of a community of warriors who were supposed to guard Chechnya's eastern borders (“makazh” - fighting formation - wedge).
The complex consists of two ruined combat towers and a mosque rebuilt from a dwelling tower. Both towers are oriented with angles to the sides of the world and stand on a rocky base. They were built using carefully worked stones that are bonded with clay mortar. The mosque was restored in 2018. It is located on the eastern edge of the village and has two floors. Like the towers of the complex, it is built of well-cut stones on clay mortar. The walls of the mosque are oriented to the sides of the world, the southern wall is the facade wall.
The complex's buildings reflect eastern Chechen medieval architecture. There are numerous petroglyphs on the walls, which are of great interest for research into Chechen pagan cults.
The Makazhoy architectural complex is a cultural heritage site located on the territory of the Argun Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve. It is protected by the state.
