• Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent. ... The Fortifications of Derbent (Darband) are one of the fortified defense lines, some of which date to the...
  • This is the last fortress of a number of mountain fortifications, stretching from Derbent for 40 km, and its foundation, as they believe , can relate to the 6-7th centuries .
  • The Sassanid fortress does not exist any more, as the famous Derbent fortress as it stands today was built from the 12th century onward.
  • Derbent, Dagestan, is a hidden gem with a rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. Explore ancient fortresses, indulge in local cuisine...
  • DerbentOnline.com is an Online information centre on the 6th-century Persian fortress Darband/Derbent which is now located in Russia’s Dagestan region.
  • The fortress, and with it the city, did not lose their strategic importance even at the end of the Middle Ages. The Derbent khans settled in the citadel.
  • After all, it is here that one of the most ancient citadels of Russia is located, which is included in the top 100 of its main attractions - the Derbent fortress.
  • The fortress walls of Derbent were built during the era of Persian rule and is an outstanding monument to the fortification of ancient cities.
  • The World Heritage property “The Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent” includes all necessary attributes demonstrating its Outstanding Universal...
  • Looking at the photographs of the Derbent fortress, you can see that the center of the defensive structures was the huge citadel of Naryn-Kala.