Kala-Kurish: From Fortress to Islam Hub
The article discusses the history and significance of Kala-Korysh, one of the oldest settlements in North Caucasus, established in the seventh century by the Quraish tribe. It was an important administrative and cultural center, featuring a fortress and a historic mosque dating back to the ninth century, as well as the ruins of a khanate and an ancient cemetery. The site is fortified, situated on a mountain with steep slopes, which helped protect the settlement from attacks and enabled control over trade routes. Its importance gradually declined as trade routes changed, and its inhabitants were forced to abandon it. Today, the site is recognized as a cultural heritage location in Dagestan and Russia, attracting tourists and researchers. It also retains a religious significance for some Muslims.
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