Zindan Fortress

Zindan Fortress or the Round Fortress is a part of the Lankaran Fortress built in the 18th century. This one, as well as the second fortress similar to it, currently used as a lighthouse, were the southern and northern strongholds of the Lankaran Fortress’ system. After the occupation by the Russian troops, the Lankaran Fortress was destroyed, consequently the strongholds were divided. In 1869, a lantern was installed on the roof of the fortress known as the northern stronghold, and the building began to be used as a lighthouse. Currently, the lighthouse is under the jurisdiction of the Caspian Shipping Company. The Zindan Fortress was used as a prison from 1869 to 1959. According to some reports, at the beginning of the 20th century, Joseph Stalin served his sentence here. By the Decree No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, dated with 2 August 2001, the fortress is protected by the state and is included in the list of the architectural monuments.

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  Battle for Mughan ⓘ
  confrontation between Russian Whites, Bolsheviks and Azerbaijani forces in Mugan

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  Fortress Ekdast ⓘ
  

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  Zindan Fortress ⓘ
  

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1919-08-01T00:00:00Z

1918 — 1919 Battle for Mughan

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Dairəvi qala (Zindan) - 1747-1786

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
area	region	1919	Mughan Soviet Republic		Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1918	Battle for Mughan	battle, military operation	Wikidata
link	page		Cultural Inventory page@		Wikidata
site	fort		Fortress Ekdast	fortress	Wikidata
site	fort		Zindan Fortress	fortress	Wikidata
commons	image		Dairəvi qala (Zindan) - 1747-1786		Commons
commons	image		Dairəvi qala (1)		Commons
commons	image		Dairəvi qala (4)		Commons
commons	image		Dairəvi qala (3)		Commons
commons	image		Dairəvi qala (2)		Commons