An aul (; lit. 'village') is a type of fortified village or town found throughout the Caucasus, Volga region and Central Asia. They are generally built out of stone, on faces of ridges or against cliffs in order to provide protection against surprise attacks.
An aul (; lit. 'village') is a type of fortified village or town found throughout the Caucasus, Volga region and Central Asia. They are generally built out of stone, on faces of ridges or against cliffs in order to provide protection against surprise attacks.
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