Dakhadayevsky District, Dagestan, North Caucasus, Russia
Abandoned Village / Fortress · Quraysh Tribe (Legendary) · Medieval
Kala-Koreish is an ancient fortress settlement in the mountains of Dagestan. It was the capital of the Kaitag Utsmiate and a major center for the spread of Islam in the North Caucasus. Now abandoned, it preserves a unique medieval mosque, a mausoleum of the rulers, and a labyrinth of stone ruins.
Construction: Medieval – Abandoned in 20th Century
Founder: Quraysh Tribe descendants
Significance: Capital of the Kaitag Utsmiate, a powerful feudal state. A center for the spread of Islam in the region.
- Medieval: Established as a fortress
- 1944: Residents deported
Architectural styles: Mountain Fortress
Materials: Stone
- Mosque: One of the oldest mosques in Dagestan (9th century).
- Mausoleum: Tombs of the Utsmis (rulers) with carved gravestones.
- Location: Built on a high mountain peak surrounded by cliffs.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Difficult access, hiking required.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Difficult. Mountain trail.
Official site: http://dagtourism.com
Address: Dakhadayevsky District, Dagestan, Russia
Coordinates: 42.1, 47.65