Этнокультурный туризм в дахадаевском районе

Welcome to Dakhadaev region!

Ethnic and cultural tourism in Dakhadaev region.

Dakhadaev region is famous for its rich historical and cultural heritage and is of great interest for art historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, scientists and other researchers, but also for lovers of cultural-cognitive tourism. There are 420 monuments of cultural heritage, including 8 Federal monuments and 308 monuments of Republican importance.

Sightseeing tour around the region. Those who desire and enjoy physical exercises and aesthetic enjoyment, please, grab a camera, video camera and let stroll through the picturesque places of Dakhadaev region. People come here for fun and relaxation, which give the virgin forests, mountain gorges, waterfalls and Alpine meadows.

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Kala-Koreish is one of the most remarkable monuments of history and culture of Dagestan. Historical, architectural and tourist complex of Kala- Koreish is included into the list of monuments of Federal value.

There is the oldest mosque on the territory of Russia in Kala-Koreish which was built in the 9th century. Near the mosque there is a mausoleum of local rulers “Utsmiys”. A little further there is the old cemetery whereare buried both noble and ordinary residents.

The only permanent resident. He is the overseer of this place.

The mausoleum of Kaitag utsmiys is in the center of Kala-Koreish.

The headstones are made in “Utsmiy” style. It is a special technique of carving out the stone. And they are painted with sacred Islamic texts.

Kala- Koreish is a unique place. Some people compare it with Machu Picchu .

The most famous landmark of Itsari is a defensive tower from the 16th century which is towering above the village. It is built of huge stones and masonry reminiscent of a wall. Currently it is the largest tower preserved in the North Caucasus and is included in the list of monuments of Federal value .

Itsari.

Natural Park “ITSARI”

Numerous historical and architectural monuments of the village next to the beautiful landscapes of nature create special atmosphere of this part of Dagestan. High rocks, waterfalls, lime virgin forests, magnificent objects of nature, the fragrance of Alpine meadows, pure mountain air –it is true indeed. God did not spare paints for creation a small little corner of Paradise here. And everything is interspersed with thousands of man-made terraces. And silence. The silence that afflicts the visitor, and which is lacking for citizens.

Ruins of Amuzghi.

Sunzhi’s petroglyphs. It is a monument of the ancient art of the peoples of Dagestan. The images are dated by IV - I Millennium BC, the Monument is located at the distance of 16 km South from the town of Dakhadaev region,Urkarah and 1 km to the southwest from the abandoned village of Sunzhi on the right side of the gorge Uluchay on a wooded hillside. Among the subjects of rock art horsemen, people, bezoar goats, deer, horses, dogs, solar symbols, scatter and rectangular signs.

On the territory of the region there is the river Ulluchay with its inflow the Hulaherk and other shallow tributaries. Downstream the Ulluchay in the area of the mountain range Uludag is waterfall “Dzhabu”. Its height is 88m.

Kubachi is a village of talents. There are no any auls like Kubachi in the Caucasus. It has unusual location and architecture. Stone cascades, stepped terraces cascading down remind waterfall.

Old cemetery of Kubachi with its unusual gravestones: they are covered with horizontal plate-roofs, which protects the dead from the droppings of birds!

Kubachi is known not only for its exotic. Its own technique of notches and minting of precious metals was developed over the centuries. Kubachi craftsmen know how to turn gold and silver in dainty items extraordinary delicate work with intricate interplay of lines, patterns and exotic flowers.

The town is populated by silversmiths who have been welding beautifully designed swords, graceful tall jugs, and sophisticated bracelets for centuries, passing the traditional secret skills from father to son. The graceful ornaments carved by Kubachi’s modern-day silver masters are not much different from those decorating the knives Queen Victoria once received as a gift from Tsar Alexander III.

In 1924 was organized a jewelry gang, converted in 1960 in Kubachi art works, which became the largest enterprise of national art crafts, receivers of traditions of the old masters. Many works of Kubachi repeatedly received awards at domestic and international exhibitions. Here, anyone can buy or order products and souvenirs of Kubachi.

Decorative vase, a gift to Stalin in 1952.

According to art historian A. M. Umakhanov: “ choreographic art of Dakhadaev region you can highlight “the most ancient” forms of choreography of Dagestan. This region has the most interesting and the most original choreography. The dance heritage of villages of the region is well-documented and linked with different genres of folklore. A lot of comic, satirical and heroic characters remained in the dances of the inhabitants of the region.

Traditional clothes of the peoples of Dagestan have a long history and they are characterized by a variety of historically developed form. Women's clothing of the peoples of Dagestan is the most complex part of material culture. It is characterized by the diversity of materials, shapes, cuts, colors, finishes and decorations. Women’s clothes preserved much more archaic features which reflected the ethnic peculiarities than men’s ones. Some features of designs and colors service also could point to the age, social status and wealth of their owner. Older women wore plain clothes, dark colors. Young girls wore something bright with a pattern and some details depended on the region of residence.

Dishes which are popular in every single district of Dagestan, bear a special flavor. For example, each national district serves Hinkal in its way. But you can always determine what its origin is. Common dishes are considered to be «Kurse», the «Chudu» which are made of different herbs, cottage cheese, vegetables and eggs.

If you are interested in the opportunity for a few days to live in antique Dagestan heartland you can stay in the guest house. You can visit whatever you wish, and rest in silence from the noise of the city. It is a beautiful place which is located among the emerald mountains with clear and useful healthy air!

Today, Dakhadaev region widely opens its gates to guests from all corners of our country and around the world. And people, who visit our region, will get acquainted with its history, fascinating legends. They will remember the days spent in this wonderful land for a long time. Of course, all of our plans can be realized only together with You and for You, dear friends! We are always glad to our guests!