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.

Alby-Yerdy
Альби-Ерды
ალბი-ერდი
Alby-Yerdy temple near Targim
Religion
AffiliationChristianity, Vainakh religion
Year consecratedVII-X centuries
Statusnot active
Location
LocationDzheyrakhsky District, Ingushetia, Russian Federation
Alby-Yerdy Temple is located in Republic of Ingushetia
Alby-Yerdy Temple
Shown within Republic of Ingushetia
Geographic coordinates42°50′06″N 44°56′13″E / 42.835089°N 44.9368863°E / 42.835089; 44.9368863

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

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