The medieval castle "Towers of Two Rivals" ("Shin . 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 medieval castle "Towers of Two Rivals" ("Shin Engara G1alage") is located on the narrow crest of the spur of the Rocky Ridge between the gorges of Ozdi-choch and Ah-choch.

The absence of a stone vault makes these towers similar to the castle complex "Vonushki". Time was merciless to wooden floors, they did not survive. Large cracks were recorded along the walls. The base of the towers is shale. This is a rock unstable to climate change, which crumbles over time. The four-story tower is severely damaged at the base. Thus, as a result of natural phenomena, the towers are on the verge of destruction. Of course, the Towers of Two Rivals is one of the wonders of Ingushetia, a unique phenomenon of the material culture of our people. This complex is the embodiment of the brilliant, native Ingush skill of tower business.