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Ateshgah Fire Temple, Baku

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#2 of 56 in Historic Sites in Azerbaijan
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Observe traces of ancient fire worship at Ateshgah Fire Temple, which today functions as a museum. The large, walled, castle-like complex dates from the 17th and 18th centuries, although the location exploited Azerbaijan's gas-rich soil as far back as the 7th century CE, when Zoroastrians worshipped natural fire from the natural gas vent on site. The current temple was built by Baku's Hindu community and attrached fire worshippers from India and Persia. A museum documenting Hindu and Zoroastrian communities in Azerbaijan is arranged throughout the temple's restored rooms, where life-size mannequins in traditional clothing illustrate the daily life of the worshippers. Put Ateshgah Fire Temple and other Baku attractions into our Baku trip planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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  • By OxfordStrasser
    Once you get over the heavily reconstructed nature of this building, it's actually very well done. If you haven't been to Iran then it feels as if this is the next best thing and a good taster of...  more »
  • By ITRAVELTHEWORLDAROUN
    One of the oldest Temple in Azerbaijan, was used for worship by Zoroastrians. The temple is surrounded by a huge complex which houses restaurants and souvenir shops, which I found a bit over priced...  more »
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  • By Elshan Gasimov
    If your are interested in the history of different religions this place is must visit for you.
  • By sumaya mohammadi
    It's a good touristic place you can go, it has a whole history in it, and its pretty cheap
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