Ushkaloy Towers

The Ushkaloy Towers stand at the narrowest section of the Argun Gorge, featuring three stone walls with the fourth side integrated into natural rock formations.

Built approximately 900 years ago, these defensive structures served as strategic observation points along the Argun Gorge, monitoring movement through the passage.

The towers demonstrate the architectural methods of medieval Chechen builders, who incorporated natural terrain features into defensive construction techniques.

Following extensive restoration work completed in 2011, visitors can access the towers through the main road leading to Itum-Kale village.

The towers exhibit an unusual three-walled construction method, where builders incorporated the existing cliff face as the fourth wall of the structure.

Location: Itum-Kalinsky District

Location: Ushkaloy

GPS coordinates: 42.78794,45.61877

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:02