Committee of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Ingushetia
Committee of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Ingushetia

The Committee for State Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites of the Republic of Ingushetia is an executive body exercising the transferred powers of the Russian Federation in the field of preservation, use, popularization and state protection of cultural heritage objects in the territory of the Republic of Ingushetia. Formed by the Decree of the Head of the Republic of Ingushetia of 14/03/2023 No. 31 “On improving the structure of executive bodies of state power of the Republic of Ingushetia”. Tasks of the Committee: protection and preservation of valuable objects of cultural heritage in the territory of the republic; implementation of federal, regional state control (supervision) in the field of protection of cultural heritage objects; organization of work on identification and state registration of objects with signs of cultural heritage; development and implementation of programs of the Republic of Ingushetia in the field of preservation, use, popularization and state protection of cultural heritage objects; organization of work to establish the historical and cultural value of an object with signs of a cultural heritage object, including with the involvement of specialists in the field of protection of cultural heritage objects; issuance of a task and permit, coordination of project documentation for the preservation of the object of cultural heritage and participation in the acceptance of works for the preservation of the object of cultural heritage.

Today, May 18, the Day of Ingush Towers is celebrated – a holiday that symbolizes the strength, wisdom and intransigence of our people. These majestic buildings, which have stood on our land for centuries, are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Ingushetia.

"Day of the Ingush Towers" is a republican holiday, which is annually celebrated on the third Saturday of May. It was established in 2021 by order of the Head of Ingushetia Mahmud-Ali Kalimatov.

The towers of Ingushetia are a symbol of the region, and the name “GIalgiai” itself comes from the word “giala” (tower), which means “inhabitants of the towers”. The history of the Ingush towers goes back centuries. The first towers were built in the Middle Ages and served as houses, fortresses and symbols of social status. They were built of stone and clay, which made them resistant to time and external influences.

The towers were also of great social importance. They symbolized the unity and strength of the Ingush families. Each tower is a unique architectural work, reflecting the skill and talent of its creators.

Today, Ingush towers are not only architectural monuments, but also a symbol of the cultural revival of our people. They attract tourists from all over the world, being the pride and heritage of Ingushetia.

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