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Tighina: Turkish fortress
Tighina: Turkish fortress Turkish fortress on the bank of the Dniester River, Tighina, Moldv.

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Tigina
Formerly called:
Bendery
Moldavian:
Bender
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Tighina, city, Moldova. Tighina lies along the right bank of the Dniester River below its confluence with the Bâcu (Byk).

A settlement has existed on the site since the 2nd century bce. It came successively under the rule of Kiev, Moldavia, Genoa, Turkey, and, in 1818, after frequent attacks, Russia. Between World Wars I and II it was in Romania. Today Tighina manufactures textiles, foodstuffs, cables, and electrical equipment. A Turkish fortress dating from the 16th century still stands within the city. Pop. (2004) 97,027; (2014 est.) 91,882.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray.