The city and fortress of Derbent / Darband in Russia’s Dagestan region (2019)
The history of the city goes back to the 6th-century AD, when it was part of Persia.
© Photo by Pejman Akbarzadeh
An aerial view of the historical wall in the city of Derbent (2019)
In view of illegal constructions in the city, parts of the historical walls and the Middle Persian inscriptions are inside the private properties.
A view of Derbent fortress, the city and the Caspian Sea. Derbent Fortifications is one of the most popular attractions of the Republic of Dagestan in southern Russia.
The 6th-century-fortress which was built during the reign of Persian emperor Khosrow Anushirvan, is locally known as ‘Naryn-Kala’.
Bayat-Kapy Gate, Southern Wall of Darband Fortifications; just few meters away from the fortress.
A Middle Persian (Pahlavi) inscription on Derbent wall
Official trailer of the film “Derbent: What Persia Left Behind“:
BBC Interview with Derbent’s documentary director Pejman Akbarzadeh
Documentary Film: Derbent: What Persia Left Behind (full version)
Armenian Church of Derbent / Dagestan (Russia)
Derbent’s Middle Persian Inscriptions in Danger
SEE ALSO: Persian (Iranian) collection of Dagestan National Museum in Makhachkala (LINK)
Persian-language manuscripts of Dagestan Scientific Centre (LINK)