Stone statue "Turkic Warrior"

The menhir in Nizhny Arkhyz, which translates to "tall stone pillar," is a mysterious archaeological find set into the ground. These stone pillars, resembling human figures, can be found all over the world. There are many theories about the purpose of menhirs, but their exact function remains a mystery to this day.

The Arkhyz menhir depicts a warrior's face and has the characteristic cranial deformation of the Alans. It is about 5 meters high and is located on the bank of the Zelenchuk River. According to legends, the menhir possesses mystical properties, and one can touch this monument of ancient civilization near the Zelenchukskaya-Arkhyz highway, on the left side when traveling towards Arkhyz.