Chronology of the Nizhne-Arkhyz fortified settlement development according to historical, bibliographic and archival sources

This article is devoted to identifying the chronology of medieval Alania capital architectural and spatial structure formation. The study revealed that first on site were erected cross-domed temples, built according Byzantine model dated half 10th century. In this regard, planning fortified settlement was formed under influence Christian topography traditions. chronological stages formation are revealed. Nizhne-Arkhyz similar Constantinople, main features which laid down at end 5th Both cities have outlines plans, inscribed in a triangle, eastern peak their community centers located. scheme both cities, there three streets, directions merge into one street leading center. Community represented by squares where churches