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.

Large-scale archaeological research is actively underway in the mountainous region of Ingushetia. Two unique vases were discovered during this work in one of the tower settlements.

According to experts, these finds are comparable in scientific and historical significance to the exhibits in one of the world's leading museums, the State Hermitage Museum.

The pieces are made of clay. Photo 1 shows a round, terracotta-colored vase with a handle. Its surface is decorated with a wavy pattern, which lends it uniqueness and artistic value.

Photo 2 shows a white clay vase, which, according to archaeologists, is made in the Iznik style of ceramics, a branch of Ottoman decorative and applied art. The vase is decorated with intricate floral motifs, arabesques, and geometric patterns characteristic of this style.

These artifacts are further evidence that the Ingush possessed the skills to make clay pottery even in ancient times.

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