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During the Persian Campaign of 1722, a two-room dugout was built specially for the Russian Tsar Peter I. In 1848, Mikhail Vorontsov, the governor of the Caucasus on behalf of the Russian Empire, ordered the site to be fenced off and a memorial plaque installed, stating that the Russian emperor once stayed there. Today, a museum stands on the site of the hut. It displays old shell casings, anchors, and everyday items used by the garrison, all found during archaeological excavations.
16A Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya St., Derbent
Mon–Sun 9:00 am‑6:00 pm
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Derbent Lighthouse
An elegant tower about 18 meters tall appeared in Derbent in 1856. For over 150 years, the lighthouse has been guiding ships across the Caspian Sea.
Khinkal
This is an old traditional dish that was once prepared for local shepherds. Today, it’s one of the most popular meals in Dagestan.
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