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Ashuradeh

Iranian island in the Caspian Sea

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Gorgan Bay separated from open waters of the Caspian Sea with the Miankaleh peninsula, it's easternmost tip forms Ashuradeh island; LandSat-5 satellite image 01-APR-95 ID:LT05_L1TP_163034_19950401_201
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The island can be reached via Bandar Torkaman. Over 40% of Iran's caviar is produced near Ashūradeh Island.

History

Ashuradeh was inhabited by 300 families, but the village is now deserted. The island was occupied by Russian forces in 1837, despite protests from Iran. Following the occupation, the Russian Army maintained a military post on the island for a few decades until 1921.

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