Zindan Fortress

Zindan Fortress or the Round Fortress (Azerbaijani: Zindan qalası və ya Dairəvi qala, Persian: قلعه زیندان یا قلعه مدور) 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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Zindan Fortress occupe la 3 594e place sur 5 793 au classement de renommée de cet atlas et le 22e rang des 35 que l’atlas recense en Azerbaïdjan. Fondé v. 1750, il est plus ancien que 20 % des monuments datés de l’atlas — l’un des 360 monuments de l’atlas fondés au XVIIIe siècle. Voyez comment l’Azerbaïdjan se compare dans les statistiques des châteaux.

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