Boyuk Zira lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse on Boyuk Zira Island, Absheron District, Azerbaijan.
The octagonal lighthouse features a white tower with a red lantern that reaches a height of 18 meters above the Caspian Sea.
The original lighthouse constructed in 1884 guided ships into Baku Bay until 1907, when the Maiden Tower assumed this navigational function.
The lighthouse reflects the maritime heritage of Azerbaijan through its multiple names: Böyük Zirə mayakı in Azerbaijani and Маяк на острове Бёюк Зиря in Russian.
The lighthouse beam extends 20 nautical miles across the water, powered by solar batteries and a backup diesel generator for continuous operation.
In 1912, this installation became the first lighthouse in the Russian Empire to implement acetylene illumination technology for maritime navigation.
Location: Absheron District
Inception: 1884
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 40.29583,49.92278
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:25
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