Naryn Kala castle
Naryn Kala castle is an ancient fortress built by the Sasanian Empire in the Caucasus and located in the mountainous part of Derbent in Dagestan. This fort is connected to the Caspian Sea by double walls, which is designed to cover the Caspian gates to the Persian Empire.[1][2][3]
| Naryn Kala castle | |
|---|---|
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  Location in Russia | |
| General information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Architectural style | Sasanian architecture |
| Town or city | Derbent |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 42°04′09″N 48°48′45″E |
See also
Sources
- Селим Омарович Хан-Магомедов (1958). Дербент (en ruso). Государственное издательство литературы по строительству, архитектуре и строительным материалам. p. 134. Consultado el 9 de diciembre de 2019.
- Шихабудин, Микаилов (2012). Дагестан в фотографиях. Мгновения истории. Эпоха. p. 152. ISBN 978-5-457-87947-8.
- 100 самых красивых мест России (en ruso). Мoscú: Эксмо. 2013. p. 36. ISBN 9785457545762. Consultado el 9 de diciembre de 2019.
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