Khunzakh Fortress, 19th-century fortress in Arani, Russia.
The Khunzakh Fortress stands on a mountain plateau at 2000 meters elevation, featuring solid walls arranged in the shape of military barracks across 3 hectares.
The fortress was constructed between 1864 and 1867 following the Caucasian War, serving as a strategic military outpost in the Dagestan region.
The fortress maintains its status as a federal cultural heritage site in Russia, representing the military architecture and defense systems of the 19th century.
Visitors can reach the fortress by following the mountain road from Makhachkala, with numerous guest houses available in the surrounding area.
The fortress stands near the 70-meter Tobot Waterfall, which features three distinct streams fed by mountain snow melt throughout spring.
Location: Arani
Inception: 1867
GPS coordinates: 42.55631,46.72173
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:41
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