The Alby-Yerdy (Ingush: Альби-Ерды; Georgian: ალბი-ერდი) are the ruins of the medieval temple in Ingushetia, located on the left bank of the Assa River. As a result of a radiocarbon study, scientists date the architectural monument to 668-974.[1] Following the opinion of most researchers, the temple is recognized as a Christian church, although numerous remains of sacrificial animals were found inside the church, indicating rituals of ancient Ingush religion.
| Alby-Yerdy Альби-Ерды ალბი-ერდი | |
|---|---|
.png) Alby-Yerdy temple near Targim | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Christianity, Vainakh religion |
| Year consecrated | VII-X centuries |
| Status | not active |
| Location | |
| Location | Dzheyrakhsky District, Ingushetia, Russian Federation |
  Shown within Republic of Ingushetia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 42°50′06″N 44°56′13″E / 42.835089°N 44.9368863°E |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ингушские ученые датировали храм Алби-Ерды 668-974 годами". gazetaingush.ru. «Ингушетия» — интернет-газета. 25 January 2018.
Sources
edit- Muzhukhoev, M. B. (1998). "Изучение храма Алби-Ерды в Горной Ингушетии" [Exploring the Albi-Erdy Temple in Mountainous Ingushetia]. In Chakhkiev, D. Yu.; et al. (eds.). Новое в археологии и этнографии Ингушетии: Сборник статей [New in archeology and ethnography of Ingushetia: Collection of articles] (in Russian). Nalchik: El-Fa. pp. 5–14. ISBN 5-88195-312-6.
External links
edit- Открытый Кавказ (virtual tour)