Anti-aircraft guns were established on the island to defend Baku from German air raids, because the beacon building was a potential landmark for German aviators. The beacon was restored in 1958 and still functions. An 18m stone tower equipped with a complex optical-navigational system was built on the elevated middle part of the island.
Anti-aircraft guns were set up on the island to shield Baku from German aerial assaults, as the beacon building could serve as a recognizable landmark for German pilots. The beacon was renovated in 1958 and is still operational. An 18m stone tower equipped with an intricate optical-navigational system was constructed on the elevated middle part of the island.