Water Mill Stones from Shachsengersky Town

A water mill stone, discovered during the excavation of Derbent's Shakhsenger settlement citadel, provides archaeological evidence of early water milling technology in the Caucasus. The finding suggests that Pontian-type water mills, introduced by Mithridates in the 1st century BCE, spread across the region, including Armenia and later into Daghestan during the Arab expansion. Historical records indicate that Caliph Harun al-Rashid built mills in Derbent around 789–790 CE, reinforcing the site's significance as a hub for technological advancement. The study highlights the continuity of water milling traditions from ancient to medieval periods, offering insights into the cultural and economic exchanges along the Caucasus corridor.

Davudov, O. M. (2021). WATER MILL STONES FROM SHACHSENGERSKY TOWN. Globus, 7(2(59)), 19–23. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.52013/2658-5197-59-2-2