Vedensky District, Chechnya, North Caucasus, Russia
Heritage Village · Local Clans · Medieval
Khoy is an ancient village located in the Vedensky District of Chechnya, near the border with Dagestan and the beautiful Lake Kezenoy-Am. The name 'Khoy' means 'settlement of guards'. The village was destroyed during the 1944 deportation but has recently been meticulously restored as an open-air museum.
Construction: Medieval – Restored recently
Founder: Chechen Clans
Significance: An ancient settlement of guards, recently restored after being destroyed during the deportations.
- Medieval: Established
- 1944: Destroyed and abandoned during deportation
- 2020: Restored and opened as a museum
Architectural styles: Vainakh, Stone
Materials: Stone
- Stone Towers: Defensive and residential towers.
- Petroglyphs: Ancient carvings on stones.
- Location: Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking Lake Kezenoy-Am.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Open air museum.
- General: €2.00
Accessibility: Moderate. Uneven terrain.
Official site: http://visitchechnya.ru
Address: Khoy, Chechnya, Russia
Coordinates: 42.9097, 46.1306