The erection of these towers, be they bastions of defense or homesteads, was accompanied by elaborate rituals.
Additionally, sites were chosen to withstand natural calamities like avalanches or mudslides.
This interconnectedness ensured that neighboring villages could constantly monitor each other.
In times of crisis, a system of signaling between towers enabled swift communication and coordinated response efforts.
Given the urgency to accommodate a family, attention to aesthetics took a backseat in the construction process.
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The military towers represented the pinnacle of Ingush architectural prowess.
The ground floor of these formidable structures doubled as a prison for captives and storage for agricultural provisions.
Many of these military towers served dual purposes as watchtowers and signaling beacons.
Some functioned as fortified guard posts or offered refuge to one or two families in times of danger.
