Name and Location

Mys Kyz-Aul Lighthouse, also known in Russian as Кыз-Аульский маяк (Taklynskiy mayak), and in German sources as Leuchtturm Kyz-Aulsky, stands on Cape Kyz-Aul, on the southern shore of the Crimea Peninsula, guiding vessels through the eastern Black Sea approaches. The lighthouse's official name is Mys Kyz-Aul Lighthouse.

2. Construction and History

The construction date of the lighthouse is not documented in available sources, but it is likely to be a Soviet-period structure built in the mid-20th century due to its location on a low, rocky headland with navigation needs. The architect or designer of the lighthouse is unknown.

3. Architecture and Materials

The tower form of the Mys Kyz-Aul Lighthouse is simple cylindrical or rectangular, but no official description is available. The material used in its construction is unrecorded, but it is presumed to be reinforced concrete or masonry.

4. Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the focal plane height, nominal range, or characteristic of the lighthouse's light. However, the lighthouse appears on Russian Black Sea nautical chart series and NOAA Chart 18600 (Black Sea) may show a symbol at 45°03′38″ N 36°22′22″ E.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Public access to the lighthouse is restricted due to its location on fenced government territory, with no visitor center or facilities available. The nearest town, Feodosiya, can be reached by unpaved coastal road or boat, but there are no regular tours.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding environment is rugged, with low cliffs, scrub vegetation, and pebble beaches. Panoramic sea vistas offer views towards Sarych Cape and southern Crimea on a clear day, with the Turkish coast potentially visible in the distance (speculative). Typical Black Sea coastal birds can be spotted, as well as occasional seals during winter months.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

The name "Kyz-Aul" may be translated roughly as "Girl's Village" or "Maiden's Camp," but no documented legend ties the lighthouse to this toponym. Locally, there is no well-known shipwreck recorded specifically at this point, but the nearby headland has long been a navigational hazard in stormy weather.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Mys Kyz-Aul Lighthouse is likely unmanned and automated (presumed), with no public record of AIS or radar co-location. The managing authority is unknown, but it is likely to be the Russian Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport (Rosmorrechflot) or the Black Sea Basin Shipping Company.

9. Further Information

The lighthouse's heritage status has not been designated as a protected monument in published registers. For further information, refer to OpenStreetMap way/267802564, Wikidata Q86664409, Russian Wikipedia "ru:Таклынский маяк", Black Sea Pilot Guides (various editions), and Russian Hydrographic Office publications.