[2] On 14 September 1857, the large steamship "Guba", engaged in astronomical and hydrographic research, was wrecked near the Shuvelan cape.

After this tragedy, in order to ensure the ships’ safety, the construction of lighthouses on Absheron began.

The lighthouse has an original design with an arched entrance in the form of a carved portal and windows in the shape of anchors.

[5] It has a visibility range of 38 km, it makes it possible at night to navigate the Absheron Strait on the ship's fairway between the mainland and the island of Pir-Allahi.

At this time, the light of the lighthouse is provided by a 500 W electric lamp and a system of special lenses.