Ancient Ruins and Archaeological Sites

This collection highlights the archaeological heritage of Karachay-Cherkessia, spanning from prehistoric megalithic dolmens to medieval Alanian structures. Key sites include the 10th-century Shoana Church and the Nizhne-Arkhyzskoye settlement, the former capital of the Alanian Kingdom. The list also encompasses numerous kurgans (burial mounds), the 18th-century Adiyukh watchtower, and ancient settlement sites like Garnuha, providing a detailed look at the diverse civilizations that once inhabited the Northern Caucasus.