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Derbent Lighthouse

Cultural World Heritage property in Russia and Soviet Union, inscribed in 2003 under criteria (iii), (iv).

Derbent Lighthouse, Russia
Photo: Bok · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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States Parties
RussiaSoviet Union
Year of inscription
2003
Criteria
iiiiv
Location
Derbent
What it is
lighthouse, architectural landmark
Founded or built
1853
Next to
Caspian Sea
Reference
WHC 1070 · Wikidata Q24937319

Why it is on the List

(iii)A unique or exceptional witness to a cultural tradition or a civilisation, living or vanished.(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.
nearby

Closest World Heritage sites

Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace, Azerbaijan135 kmHistoric Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s PalaceAzerbaijan · 2019CulturalCultural Landscape of Khinalig People and “Köç Yolu” Transhumance Route, Azerbaijan159 kmCultural Landscape of Khinalig People and “Köç Yolu” Transhumance RouteAzerbaijan · 2023CulturalWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden Tower, Azerbaijan228 kmWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden TowerAzerbaijan · 2000CulturalGobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, Azerbaijan236 kmGobustan State Historical and Cultural ReserveAzerbaijan · 2007CulturalHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta, Georgia297 kmHistorical Monuments of MtskhetaGeorgia · 1994CulturalMonasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, Armenia317 kmMonasteries of Haghpat and SanahinArmenia · 1996Cultural
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