Honor Roll

Derbent, Russian Federation

Registered Sector:

Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent

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Historical Reference:

The Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress buildings of Derbent were part of the northern limes of the Sasanian Persian Empire, which extended east and west of the Caspian Sea. The fortification was built in stone. It consisted of two parallel walls that formed a barrier from the seaside up to the mountain. The town of Derbent was built between these two walls, and has retained part of its medieval fabric. The site continued to be of great strategic importance until the 19th century.

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(C iii, iv)