Alby-Yerdy Temple Explained

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.

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  1. Web site: Ингушские ученые датировали храм Алби-Ерды 668-974 годами. 25 January 2018. gazetaingush.ru . «Ингушетия» — интернет-газета.