Tsaritsin guard line, Military fortification ridge in Volgograd Oblast, Russia.
The Tsaritsin guard line extends for 64 kilometers through the Gorodishchensky and Ilovlinsky districts, incorporating earthen walls and wooden structures at 83 meters elevation.
The construction of this defensive structure commenced in 1717 to protect the region from invasions, remaining operational until its associated military unit dissolved in 1777.
This protected heritage site represents the military architectural methods of 18th-century Russia, with its preserved sections demonstrating historical defense engineering techniques.
The guard line remains accessible to visitors through designated paths in the Volgograd Oblast, with informational markers explaining its historical significance.
The structure combines natural terrain features with constructed fortifications, utilizing local materials such as soil and wood throughout its extensive defensive system.
Location: Volgograd Oblast
Inception: 1717
Elevation above the sea: 83 m
Made from material: soil, wood
GPS coordinates: 49.04705,44.13393
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:43
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