World Heritage Stamps: Citadel In Derbent

Russia Postal Authorities recently released a souvenir sheet featuring Naryn-Kala Citadel in the oldest town of Russia ,The city of Derbent  .  The citadel was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003 .

What Is A Citadel ?

Citadel is a bastion built around the town with the aim of protecting a town from any potential breach by the enemies . Citadel  In fortification normally the citadel is the last line of defense .

About Derbent

Derbent is  the  historic and   ancient   city   on   Easter  Caucasus and is considered to be oldest city in whole   territory    of  Russia. The history of the city is 5000yrs old. Founded  in  deep  antiquity   it  changed  from a  small   settlement   of   Early   Bronze  age to   one   of   the   biggest medieval   cities  of  the  Eastern  Europe  and  the  Front  Asia . The  city  has  a  unique   urban   structure.   Derbent is  situated   across  a narrow   seaside  strip  of  plains   with   width   of    3  km cutting   it crosswise  by  double  row  defensive   walls  that  are  extended  to  40 km  to  Caucasus  mountains .   Walls  also  are  extended  to  500  m sea wise  to   screen  the  harbor.   Till date  Derbent   has preserved its  historic   topography    intact   since  6th  century.

About  Narin-Kala

Derbent fortress  as an  architectural structure consists  of the   citadel (Narin-Kala), fortress city structures    and defensive    fortifications going   to  mountain  up  to  40  km (mountain   wall).The  fortress  walls  closing  approach to  the  sea  are  conserved   and  exist  as  architectural    monuments. Derbent Fortress  is positioned   from   a strategic  point  of  view   in  the  most  narrow   and  vulnerable    place  of  the  Caspian   Passage. The   path   along   seashore   was   blocked    by   two   parallel fortress   walls   concluded    by   the   citadel.   The   citadel    is situated  on  closest  to  the  sea high  srur  of  Jangar  mountain ridge.  It  was  founded    in  the  5th  century.   It   existed   as  a defense  construction   up  to  the  19th century.   Northern and Western  sides of  citadel  are  defended   by  steep  declensions . Easter  side  facing   the  city   has  also   a  steep-declension .

Souvenir Sheet Depicts The Fortress Naryn-Kala Citadel

First Day Cover Of Derbent in Russia

First Day Postmark For The Stamp On World Heritage Location Derbent

Clickable Map Of Derbent In Russia , World Heritage Site Known For It's Forts

A Video About The Historic And Oldest City Of Russia Derbent

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