The Chechnyan necropolis of Tsoi-Pede is believed to be one of the largest medieval cemeteries in the Caucasus, but after years of war and neglect, the remote historic site, and the access road leading to it, are falling into disrepair.
Tsoy Pede
The Chechen “City of the Dead” The medieval Chechen fortress and catacombs can only be visited with consent of the Federal Security Service (FSB) Tsoy-pede, the Chechen City of the Dead, is one of the most inaccessible crypt in Russia. Source: RIA Novosti Tsoy-pede, the Chechen City of the Dead, is one of the most inaccessible places in Russia. Source: RIA Novosti The cape at the confluence of the River Argun and the smaller mountain river Mechi-Khi is surrounded on three sides by icy waters and linked to the rocky ridge by a narrow isthmus. Tsoy-pede, the Chechen City of the Dead, is essentially an inaccessible crypt. The earliest of the 42 burial vaults dates back to the 14th century. According to popular accounts, it was founded in the midst of a devastating epidemic: sick people themselves came here to die, since there was no one and no time to bury the dead. Those who come to Tsoy-pede today are met by pagan altar columns, protective crosses and solar spirals on the walls, and the depiction of a human figure that can still be made out on the guard tower. It is believed that this human figure is supposed to be the Christian Saint George. The Orthodox state of Georgia is very close to Tsoy-pede, and the proximity of this border explains the need to obtain permission from the FSB to visit the City of the Dead. Where: Itum-Kalinsky district, Republic of Chechnya. How to get there: Travel from Grozny to the district center Itum-Kali by minibus taxi, then hitch a ride and walk the remainder of the way. Permission from the FSB is required to enter the border zone.
ЧЕЧНЯ на машине – БЕЗОПАСНО? – Поездка из Москвы в Чечню
Поездка в Чечню на машине. Долго сомневались, безопасно ли ехать в Чечню самостоятельно. В итоге все же решились и поехали в Грозный из Москвы на машине.
Путешествие получилось потрясающим! Все мои стереотипы о Чечне развеялись. Чеченские горы просто покорили навсегда. Также в видео поговорим о чеченской кухне и о том, как одеваются чеченские женщины.
Буду рада, если вы поделитесь этим видео с друзьями:) Всем спасибо!