Dərbənd, Russia
From series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”Year: 4 millenium B.C..
Derbent is considered the oldest city in the territory of modern Russia. It was founded in the Bronze Age, in the 4th Millennium BC. The first official mention of the city dates back to a much later period. Antique Hecataeus of Miletus historian wrote in his chronicles about it in the 6th century BC. The ancient city had very strategic importance. Several major trade routes passed near it in the prehistoric era.
Derbent has experienced many battles and conquests in more than 5,000 years of existence. They had a direct impact on the formation of its modern culture. Only a few ruins remain from the oldest buildings in the city. But guests of Derbent will be able to see a lot of unique attractions. Their age is more than 1,500 years. The Derbent Wall has been preserved in the city. Its length is 3,600 meters. It began to be built in the 5th century.
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