Fortress of Derbent

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Fortress of Derbent

Derbent · Russia · Monument · Medieval World

The story

Sasanian Persians built walls across the Caspian pass, guarding one of the oldest cities in Russia.

Today the site lies in Russia. This entry is a short introduction and can be expanded with sources in the archive.

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