Vovnushki, Medieval watchtowers in Dzheyrakhsky District, Russia.
The Vovnushki complex includes three stone towers perched on opposing rocks, featuring four stories with narrow windows and flat pyramid-shaped roofs.
The towers formed part of an ancient Silk Road route that passed through Ingushetia, connecting trading points through Gul, Tsori, and Pyaling settlements.
The name Vhovnashke derives from the Ingush word 'vhov' meaning guard tower, with the suffix 'ke' indicating location, representing ancestral towers of the Ozdoy clan.
The fortress stands at coordinates 42.800533 latitude and 44.995279 longitude, with nearby settlements including Ozdiye to the north and Koki to the southwest.
The Central Bank of Russia commemorated Vovnushki on a silver coin in 2010, following its nomination as a finalist in the Seven Wonders of Russia competition.
Location: Dzheyrakhsky District
Part of: medieval Ingush towers
GPS coordinates: 42.80053,44.99528
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:35
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