The Citadel, the old city and the fortifications of Derbent (English Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent ) is the collective name under which UNESCO in 2003 entered the medieval architectural heritage of the city of Derbent in the list of World Heritage Sites .
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| The Citadel, the old city and the fortifications of Derbent [* 1] | |
|---|---|
| Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent [* 2] | |
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| A country | Russian Federation |
| Type of | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv |
| Link | 1070 |
| Region [* 3] | Europe and North America |
| Turning on | 2003 (27th session) |
Derbent, starting from the 1st millennium BC. e., was of strategic importance on the trade route from north to south and walking along the western coast of the Caspian Sea . Built in the 5th century AD e. Sassanids defensive works performed their functions for 15 centuries until the XIX century.
| Title | Location | Build time | Building Preservation | A photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel | Derbent | V - XVII century | The average |  |
| Old city | Derbent | X - XVIII century | Medium. The lower part adjacent to the sea is significantly rebuilt. The upper one was preserved with minor changes [1] . |  |
| Fortifications of Derbent | Derbent | V century | Medium. The fortifications of Derbent include two fortified walls, stretching from the Caspian Sea to the citadel and extending further into the mountains. Most of the south wall was destroyed in the 19th century. The northern wall has been preserved almost throughout its entire length [1] . |  |