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Why Are There Lighthouses in the Russian Desert, 30 Kilometers From the Coastline?

Lighthouses are typically placed along the coast to guide ships in the distance. However, in the desert of Russia's Astrakhan region, there stands a lighthouse so far from the coast that the sea is not visible from its top. So, why is there this lighthouse here?
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Lighthouses are typically placed along the coast to guide ships in the distance. However, in the desert of Russia's Astrakhan region, there stands a lighthouse so far from the coast that the sea is not visible from its top. So, why is there this lighthouse here?

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大纪元 Epoch Times broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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