In the east of Dagestan on 1460 square meters. Km stretched Karabudakhkent district. The North Caucasian railway passes along its territory, as well as the Kavkaz federal highway. In addition, the Karabudakhkent-Dzhengutai and Manas-Serkogal roads run here. The administrative center of this region is the village of Karabudakhkent. Natural conditions are moderately continental. The population of the Karabudakhkent district is 75,440 people. Moreover, according to nationality, it is divided as follows: Kumyks - 65%, Dargins - 33%, others - 2%. In addition, the Karabudakhkent region has a beach strip near the Caspian Sea with a length of 46 kilometers, on its territory there are rivers, springs, as well as lakes.
Beach vacation
The central village is called Karabudakhkent. It is located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Settlements arose 4000 years ago on this territory. The village was so beautiful that it was awarded a comparison with paradise. And this is not surprising, because beautiful gardens consisting of fruit trees surrounded the settlement until the 60s of the XX century. The fruits were delivered to the government table in St. Petersburg. Now the village is the largest in Dagestan. Not everyone knows that it is the Karabudakhkent district that is a recreational zone. But this is true. On the coast of the Caspian Sea, in this place there are numerous recreation centers, two recreation camps for children, several resorts, for example, "Caspian", "Lezzet". Moreover, the quality of the wellness procedures in them is no worse than in similar institutions on the Black Sea. The Karabudakhkent district offers mineral water under the same name as the Lezzet health complex.
Good for everyone
A source with spring water Bekenez provides water to 30% of local residents. It is considered one of the largest in Europe. The name of the source is translated as “ring” because it is surrounded by mountains, and at the exit Bekenez forms a lake. It is very ancient, formed about 70 million years ago. Its temperature is constant - 15.2 ° C, and per day it is capable of delivering 40 tons of water. The villages of the Karabudakhkent district, offering children's recreation, are Ullubievo, Manaskent, Zelenomorsk. Well-maintained sandy beaches are perfect for relaxing with the whole family. Especially useful are sun baths, which are taken in the morning.
Interesting caves
But the Karabudakhkent region is known not only for sea vacations. On its territory are historical and cultural monuments. Some of them are of federal or republican significance. On the left bank of the Manas Ozen River there are Karabudakhkent caves. Of interest are three of them, the largest. The first has a length of 125 meters, the second - 100 meters, the third is even smaller. The largest of them consists of eight grottoes, which are interconnected by narrow passages. The latter is decorated with multi-colored stalactites. All three are of historical interest because animal bones were found in all. Zoologists also visit these caves, because there are huge colonies of bats in need of study. Historians are attracted by cave paintings, physicians are attracted by the accumulation of mummies, a useful tool that nature forms in the mountains. This substance is used to treat a variety of diseases. Its effect is due to the high content of biologically active substances. These caves are not equipped for tourists. Therefore, only extreme lovers can visit them on their own. Not even all locals will be able to indicate their location, so first you have to find them.
Hero Museum
The famous fighter for Soviet power in Dagestan, Ullubiya Buynaksky, died early. He was only 28 years old. But his activities are still not forgotten. Residents of Ullubiyaul, located in the Karabudakhkent district, built a two-story museum with their money and erected a monument to the full growth of the revolutionary. The exposition here is extensive and includes personal items, items related to his activities. Especially interesting are the letters of Ulluibia to Tat Bulach. Entrance to the museum is free, tours are organized, the themes of which are the life of the hero, civil war and the history of the aul.
The sound of antiquity
Other attractions are, for example, Gurzhiyurt - the ruins of the settlement dating back to the V-VIII century. n e. Located near the Sutai Kutan farm. Or the remains of a city dating back to the early medieval period. It is considered the largest settlement, based on the size of the territory it occupies near the village of Karabudakhkent. A powerful fortification system protected this city from attacks by enemies. Varachan, according to historians, is a large beautiful city, the capital of the Hunnic kingdom. It existed from II to VIII century. n e.
Photos of the Karabudakhkent district tell how beautiful the nature of this place is. They tell about the life, culture, history of this place from ancient times to the present day.