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title: Fortress Naryn-Kala, Derbent
author: Сулим Кудусов
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9288/fortress-naryn-kala-derbent/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Fortress Naryn-Kala, Derbent

_Authored by Сулим Кудусов_

## Image File

[![Fortress Naryn-Kala, Derbent](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9288.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9288.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Derbent](https://www.worldhistory.org/Derbent/) can claim to be the oldest occupied [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) in Russia, and it is renown for its citadel (“Naryn-Kala” or “Dagh Bary” in Persian) and its imposing walls that date from the 6th century CE. UNESCO declared Derbent's citadel, ancient city, and defensive walls to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 CE.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Кудусов, С. (2018, October 01). Fortress Naryn-Kala, Derbent. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9288/fortress-naryn-kala-derbent/>
### Chicago
Кудусов, Сулим. "Fortress Naryn-Kala, Derbent." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 01, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9288/fortress-naryn-kala-derbent/>.
### MLA
Кудусов, Сулим. "Fortress Naryn-Kala, Derbent." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Oct 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9288/fortress-naryn-kala-derbent/>.

## License & Copyright

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