The Barkhane tower complex is located in the south. Джейрахско-Ассинский заповедник

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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.

The Barkhane tower complex is located in the south of the Republic of Ingushetia, at the foot of Mount Tsey-Loam in the Dzhayrakh district, at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, north of Egikala.

It consists of two late medieval castle complexes, each of which has a five-story battle tower with a flat roof. In addition, the first (northern) castle has a four-story semi-battle tower and six residential buildings. The second (southern) castle had eight residential towers. The design of both complexes was such that the battle towers could only be accessed from the residential buildings attached to them, and the entire castle was surrounded by a defensive wall. On the northwestern outskirts of the village stands a medium-sized sanctuary.

In the late Middle Ages, the local inhabitants of this settlement specialized in the construction of the most sophisticated and technically complex stone buildings.

It is part of the Jayrakh-Assin State Historical, Architectural, and Natural Museum-Reserve. It is a designated cultural heritage site and is protected by the state.