Arkhyz, Mountain village in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia.
The village sits at 1,470 meters elevation in the Caucasus Mountains, where the Arkhyz and Pshish rivers merge in a valley near snow-covered peaks.
The settlement emerged in 1922 near medieval ruins of churches that belonged to the ancient Alania capital, which fell to destruction in the 13th century.
The North Zelenchuksky Church served as the cathedral for the Alania diocese, featuring architectural elements that reflect medieval Christian building techniques.
Visitors reach Arkhyz through flights to Mineralnye Vody airport, followed by a ground transfer through the mountainous terrain of the Northern Caucasus region.
The village contains a rock painting of Christ from the 10th century and houses a former Soviet astrophysical observatory with advanced telescope equipment.
Location: Arkhyzskoye rural settlement
Inception: 1922
Elevation above the sea: 1,470 m
GPS coordinates: 43.56500,41.27889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:21
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