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.

A unique monument in the mountains of Ingushetia, preserved in its original form - Dzaurkyongi-Jel. It is located 2 km north of the village of Upper Guli. The tower has three tiers. It is amazing that the roof of the tower is a huge boulder to which it is attached.

According to the legend that has reached our days, it was built by a skilled master architect from representatives of the teip Dzaurovs. He built the first and second floors for the sheep, and the third floor for the shepherd who looked after them. On the second floor sheep were driven by tramp. Around this tower were pastures, during the day he herded sheep, and in the evening, in order not to drive her home, he drove her into this sheepdog.

The building has two entrance openings on the first and second tier, and on the third floor there are small rectangular holes, which may have served for ventilation, or for observation.

Wooden floors, with the help of which the separation of tiers was ensured, have not survived to our days.

The monument has maintained a good condition due to the fact that it is attached to the rock, which provides it with a protective function. It is located within the boundaries of the Jeirakh-Assin State Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve. Subject to state protection.

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