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GarabogazLighthouse

GGCV+FH Garabogaz, Turkmenistan

Name and Location

The Garabogaz Lighthouse is located in Turkmenistan, situated near the Garabogaz Bay on the Caspian Sea coast. The exact address of the lighthouse is "GGCV+FH Garabogaz, Turkmenistan". Its coordinates are Latitude: 41.5211521 and Longitude: 52.5438913.

Construction and History

The year of construction for the Garabogaz Lighthouse is unknown, and it is unclear whether it dates back to the 19th century's maritime boom or a more recent development in Turkmenistan's navigation infrastructure.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Garabogaz Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The height of the lighthouse is not publicly known, but its focal height above sea level is estimated to be around 50 meters (164 feet). There is no information available on the light's characteristic pattern or range. It is unknown whether the lighthouse operates manually or automatically, and its current function is unclear.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Garabogaz Lighthouse appears to be a remote structure with no available information on public accessibility or visitor facilities. As mentioned earlier, there are no opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, or on-site facility information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • The surrounding landscape and environment of the Garabogaz Lighthouse are not well-documented.
  • The nearby attractions in the area include the Garabogaz Bay, which is an important wetland habitat for migratory birds.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no local folklore or unique anecdotes related to this lighthouse that have been recorded.

Technical and Operational Details

There is no information available on the technical and operational details of the Garabogaz Lighthouse, including its automation status and functionality.

Further Information

For more information on the Garabogaz Lighthouse, please visit https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/41.5211/52.5440">[Map Link].

Details

NameGarabogazLighthouse
City
CountryTurkmenistan
Coordinates41.5211521, 52.5438913
Events
Keeper stories
Stories
Construction material
Focal height50meters(164feet)
Tower height
Landscape typewetlandhabitatformigratorybirds(GarabogazBay)
View descriptionsurroundinglandscapeandenvironmentarenotwell-documented,situatedneartheGarabogazBayontheCaspianSeacoast
Facilities
Light characteristic
Light range