Features of the ensemble's architecture in the Barer tract as a patronymic center of worship for Tusholi
Abstract
Features of the ensemble's architecture in the Barer tract as a patronymic center of worship for Tusholi
Incoming article date: 09.01.2026The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the unique architectural and sacred ensemble located in the Bareer tract in Ingushetia, which is an important monument of the medieval cultural heritage of the North Caucasus. The article examines in detail the architectural features of the tower structures, their typology, functions, and symbolism. The author provides a detailed analysis of the planning structure, construction techniques, and compares the architectural elements with their counterparts in the North Caucasus, emphasizing the uniqueness of the complex and its relationship with the landscape.
The conducted comprehensive analysis suggests that this ensemble was a common patronage center that united various peoples of the North Caucasus and performed a sacred function associated with the goddess Tusholi. The presence of a well-thought-out architectural composition, key elements, and access routes confirms the hypothesis of the complex's religious purpose.Keywords: architecture, ensemble, Baer, monument, medieval heritage, tower structures, sacred function, rituals, petroglyphs, cult complexes, temples