Building Name: | Alby-Yerdy Альби-Ерды ალბი-ერდი |
Map Type: | Russia Ingushetia |
Map Size: | 250 |
Location: | Dzheyrakhsky District, Ingushetia, Russian Federation |
Coordinates: | 42.8351°N 44.9369°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Christianity, Vainakh religion |
Consecration Year: | VII-X centuries |
Functional Status: | not active |
The Alby-Yerdy (Ingush: Альби-Ерды; Georgian: ალბი-ერდი) are the ruins of the medieval temple in Ingushetia, located on the left bank of the Assa River. As a result of a radiocarbon study, scientists date the architectural monument to 668-974.[1] Following the opinion of most researchers, the temple is recognized as a Christian church, although numerous remains of sacrificial animals were found inside the church, indicating rituals of ancient Ingush religion.