Английская Википедия:Absheron lighthouse

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Absheron lighthouse or Gurgan lighthouse (Шаблон:Lang-az) is located on the Absheron peninsula, on the Absheron mountain. Built in 1860,[1] it is the largest of the peninsula's lighthouses.[2]

History

On 14 September 1857, the large steamship "Guba", engaged in astronomical and hydrographic research, was wrecked near the Shuvelan cape.[3] Consequently, 22 crew members lost their lives, 57 people were rescued. After this tragedy, in order to ensure the ships’ safety, the construction of lighthouses on Absheron began.[4]

In 1859, on the top of the Pirallahi island, the Absheron lighthouse was raised - the largest of the peninsula's lighthouses. It stands on a high rocky ledge, the height of the stone tower is 25 meters. The lighthouse has an original design with an arched entrance in the form of a carved portal and windows in the shape of anchors. 102 steps of a spiral staircase lead to the upper part of the stone tower. On 23 October 1860, the lighthouse became operational.[5] It has a visibility range of 38 km, it makes it possible at night to navigate the Absheron Strait on the ship's fairway between the mainland and the island of Pir-Allahi. In 1874, the Baku Society for "rescuing the people perishing in the sea" built, on the Cape Shoulan, a rescue station at the entrance to the Absheron Strait from the north. The lighthouse was initially lit by a kerosene lamp.[6] Later, in 1912, its lighting was renewed with a kerosene-heating installation, and since 1956 with electricity. At this time, the light of the lighthouse is provided by a 500 W electric lamp and a system of special lenses. Near the lighthouse there are three medieval towers.[7]

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