Dagestan. Derbent fortress

By Vestnik Kavkaza
Dagestan. Derbent fortress

Monumental witness of the Great Migration era and outstanding monument of defensive architecture, Derbent fortress complex fulfilled its role for more than 1500 years. It includes the Naryn-Kala Fortress with two long city walls, which completely blocked the passage and reached the sea, forming a port. In 2003, UNESCO recognized oldest part of Derbent with traditional buildings as the World Heritage site.

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