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The Ateshgah of Baku, often called the "Fire Temple of Baku", is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhany town, a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Ātash" is the Persian word for fire.
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Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple

C285+9J4, Baku, Azerbaijan
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The Ateshgah of Baku, often called the "Fire Temple of Baku", is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhany town, a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Ātash" is the Persian word for fire.

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The Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and spirituality. Located in a serene and picturesque setting, this ancient temple is a fascinating reminder of the Zoroastrian faith, one of the world's oldest religions.

The temple’s architecture is stunning, blending simplicity with profound symbolism. The eternal flame at its heart is awe-inspiring, representing the rich spiritual heritage of the Zoroastrian community. It's humbling to stand in the presence of a flame that has been burning for centuries, a testament to human devotion and tradition.

The site is well-maintained, with informative plaques and guides that provide valuable insights into the temple’s history and significance. The small museum nearby is a treasure trove of artifacts, shedding light on the rituals and traditions of Zoroastrianism.

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to answer questions and share stories about the temple's past. The surrounding area is peaceful, offering a perfect spot for quiet reflection or a leisurely walk after your visit.

I highly recommend the Atashgah Fire Temple to history buffs, spiritual seekers, and curious travelers alike. It’s a unique experience that combines cultural enrichment with a deep sense of connection to the past. Make sure to bring a camera and take your time exploring this...

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Atəşgah — Azərbaycan ərazisindəki Abşeron yarımadasında, Bakı şəhərindən 30 km aralıda, Suraxanı rayonundakı Suraxanı kəndi yaxınlığında yerləşən, müxtəlif dövrlərdə zərdüştilər, hinduistlər və siqhlər tərəfindən ibadətgah kimi istifadə edilmiş alov məbədidir. XVII–XVIII əsrlərdə təbii qaz çıxışı olan sönməz alovların yerində inşa edilmiş məbədin adı "Alov evi" və ya "Alov yeri" anlamı verir. Memarlıq kompleksi planda beşguşəli çıxıntılı və iri giriş yerinə malik müdafiə divarları və ərazinin mərkəzində yerləşən dördguşəli altar – alov məbədindən ibarətdir. Giriş üzərində Şirvan-Abşeron memarlıq məktəbi üçün xarakterik olan qonaq otaqları – balaxana inşa edilmişdir.

Komplekin inşa tarixi 1713-cü ilə aid edilir. Məbəd özü isə daha qədim dövrlərdən mövcud olmuş və ilkin quruluşunu saxlayaraq dövrümüzə çatmışdır. Alov altarı Azərbaycan ərazisində hələ Midiya dövründən yayılmış qədim altar inşası ənənələrini əks etdirir. Alov altarı planının ənənəvi görünüşdə dörd küncdən sütunla dəstəklənən, günbəzlə örtülmüş və dörd tərəfi açıq forması da burdan qaynaqlanır.[1]

Azərbaycan Prezidentinin sərəncamına əsasən kompleks ətrafında açıq səma altında muzey yaradılmış, kompleks Dövlət Tarix-Memarlıq Qoruğu elan edilmişdir.Hər il muzeyi orta hesabla 145.000 nəfər ziyarət edir.

1998-ci ildə Atəşgah UNESCO Ümumdünya irsi siyahısına salınmaq üçün namizəd siyahısına daxil edilmişdir.

Bakı ətrafı ərazilər erkən orta əsrlərdən etibarən mənbələrdə sönməz alovlar məkanı kimi qeyd edilir. Sara Aşurbəyli qeyd edir ki, bu fenomen haqqında ən erkən məlumat Bizans tarixçisi Panili Prisk tərəfindən verilmişdir. Skifiyadan Midiyayadək yolu sonralar "ittifaq bağlamaq üçün Romaya gəlmiş" hun başçılarının dilindən təsvir edən Panili Prisk nəql edir ki, farslar tərəfındən təqib olunan hun qoşunları ölkəni qarət edərək Midiyadan Skifiyaya "… sualtı qayalarından alov qalxan… (ex Petra maritim tlamma ardet)" başqa yolla qayıtdılar.N.Xanıkovun fikrincə, bu məlumat "şəksiz, əbədi Bakı odlarına aiddir".

Bu ərazilərdə yanan qaz çıxması haqqında məlumatlara həm də VII–X əsrlərdə fəaliyyət göstərmiş erməni və ərəb tarixçilərinin əsərlərində rast gəlinir. Cənubi Qafqazda ən Zərdüştiliyə ibadət ənənələri burada alov məbədləri inşa etdirmiş Sasanilərin hakimiyyəti dövründə yayılmağa başlamışdır.Kəbeyi-Zərdüştdə mobed Kartirin (III əsr) kitabəsindən məlum olur ki, o, Cənubi Qafqazda müqəddəs alovlar üçün məbəd inşasına göstəriş vermiş və həmin məbədlərdə ibadət üçün kahinlər təyin etmişdir: "bütün ölkə ərazisinə….Albaniya və Balasakanda Alban qaplarına kimi…olan maqlar və odları qaydaya saldım, onların incidilməsi və talan edilməsinə imkan vermədim və onlardan alınan nə var idisə özlərinə qaytardım; onların bəzilərini öz ölkəmizə gətirdim və burda məzdəki imanına gətirdim, yaxşı maqları əla və hörmətli maqlara çevirdim." Moisey Kalankatlı "Alban ölkəsinin tarixi" əsərində "Atli Bağavan" toponimini istifadə edir, K.P.Patkanov, S.T.Yeremyan və S. Aşurbəyli belə hesab edirlər ki, həmin toponim Atəşi-Bağavan adının təhrif olunması nəticəsində meydana gəlmişdir. Moisey Xorenatsi Baqavan əyalətini təsvir edərkən "Eotnporakian baqnk" (azərb. Yeddiquyulu məbəd‎) toponimini qeyd edir və Baqavanda şahənşah I Ərdəşirin (227–241) göstərişi ilə alov məbədinin inşa edildiyini deyir. 624-cü ildə Bakı ərazisinə daxil olan Bizans imperatoru İrakli "perslərin yanan qaza ibadət etdikləri çoxlu sayda məbədi dağıtmışdır." S. Aşurbəylinin fikrincə, atəşpərəstlərin ibadətgahı, yaxud Abşeronda məşhur yanar qazların çıxması ilə bağlıdır.] S. Yeremyan isə qeyd edir ki, burada söhbət zərdüştlüyün sitayiş abidəsindən kənd adına çevrilmiş atəşpərəstlik...

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During my trip to Baku, I visited the Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and I would rate the experience 4 out of 5 stars. The temple is located a bit outside the city in Surakhani, but the drive was worth it. As soon as I entered, I was amazed by the calm and historical atmosphere. The temple is very well preserved, and the sacred fire burning in the middle is truly something special to see. It felt powerful knowing that centuries ago, Zoroastrians and even Hindu fire worshippers came here to pray. The museum inside the temple complex had interesting information in English, which helped me understand the background of the fire temple and its importance. The small rooms where monks lived made the experience feel more real and connected to the past. I didn’t give it a full 5 stars because the place is not very large, and I expected to see more original artifacts or guided tours. Also, some areas felt too modern or renovated. But overall, it was a peaceful and meaningful visit, and I’m glad I went. If you are interested in ancient religions or unique places, the Atashgah Temple is definitely worth a visit...

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Saim GulzarSaim Gulzar
During my trip to Baku, I visited the Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and I would rate the experience 4 out of 5 stars. The temple is located a bit outside the city in Surakhani, but the drive was worth it. As soon as I entered, I was amazed by the calm and historical atmosphere. The temple is very well preserved, and the sacred fire burning in the middle is truly something special to see. It felt powerful knowing that centuries ago, Zoroastrians and even Hindu fire worshippers came here to pray. The museum inside the temple complex had interesting information in English, which helped me understand the background of the fire temple and its importance. The small rooms where monks lived made the experience feel more real and connected to the past. I didn’t give it a full 5 stars because the place is not very large, and I expected to see more original artifacts or guided tours. Also, some areas felt too modern or renovated. But overall, it was a peaceful and meaningful visit, and I’m glad I went. If you are interested in ancient religions or unique places, the Atashgah Temple is definitely worth a visit while in Baku.
Matthew JonesMatthew Jones
This is some real culture and history. Yes, I love the nice buildings and fancy sky scrapers along the water, but the drive to the Fire Temple shows you the real Baku and the real people. In a way, it's saddening to see the rich oil landscape, but see such poor living conditions. But nestled in the outskirts of the city a few minutes from the airport is the ancient Fire Temple. The place looks like a fort and even has a gated entry way. Inside the walls are shops with some of the finest collections of sovenigers Baku has to offer. Magnets, shirts, bags, tea cups... All the cultural stuff missing from the main shopping areas is available here. Opposite the shops is an inner building which houses the fire temple. The eternally burning flame is on display surrounded by artifacts that tell the history of the temple that dates back to the 17th Century. This place is a Must Visit for any traveler. It shows the real people and the original beauty of The Land of Fire.
Gulbadam BashirovaGulbadam Bashirova
Visiting the Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple was a remarkable experience that transported me back in time. This unique temple, located just outside Baku, offers a deep insight into the ancient Zoroastrian faith and its connection to fire worship.The architecture is stunning, with its intricate designs and historical significance. Walking through the temple complex, you can almost feel the spiritual energy that has been present for centuries. The site is well-preserved, and the informative displays provide a great overview of the Zoroastrian religion and its practices.The surrounding area is peaceful, making it an ideal spot for reflection and appreciation of this ancient culture. Don't miss the chance to see the eternal flame, which symbolizes the everlasting presence of fire in Zoroastrianism.If you're in Baku, this is a must-visit destination that combines history, culture, and stunning architecture. Bring your camera; the views are breathtaking!
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During my trip to Baku, I visited the Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and I would rate the experience 4 out of 5 stars. The temple is located a bit outside the city in Surakhani, but the drive was worth it. As soon as I entered, I was amazed by the calm and historical atmosphere. The temple is very well preserved, and the sacred fire burning in the middle is truly something special to see. It felt powerful knowing that centuries ago, Zoroastrians and even Hindu fire worshippers came here to pray. The museum inside the temple complex had interesting information in English, which helped me understand the background of the fire temple and its importance. The small rooms where monks lived made the experience feel more real and connected to the past. I didn’t give it a full 5 stars because the place is not very large, and I expected to see more original artifacts or guided tours. Also, some areas felt too modern or renovated. But overall, it was a peaceful and meaningful visit, and I’m glad I went. If you are interested in ancient religions or unique places, the Atashgah Temple is definitely worth a visit while in Baku.
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This is some real culture and history. Yes, I love the nice buildings and fancy sky scrapers along the water, but the drive to the Fire Temple shows you the real Baku and the real people. In a way, it's saddening to see the rich oil landscape, but see such poor living conditions. But nestled in the outskirts of the city a few minutes from the airport is the ancient Fire Temple. The place looks like a fort and even has a gated entry way. Inside the walls are shops with some of the finest collections of sovenigers Baku has to offer. Magnets, shirts, bags, tea cups... All the cultural stuff missing from the main shopping areas is available here. Opposite the shops is an inner building which houses the fire temple. The eternally burning flame is on display surrounded by artifacts that tell the history of the temple that dates back to the 17th Century. This place is a Must Visit for any traveler. It shows the real people and the original beauty of The Land of Fire.
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Visiting the Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple was a remarkable experience that transported me back in time. This unique temple, located just outside Baku, offers a deep insight into the ancient Zoroastrian faith and its connection to fire worship.The architecture is stunning, with its intricate designs and historical significance. Walking through the temple complex, you can almost feel the spiritual energy that has been present for centuries. The site is well-preserved, and the informative displays provide a great overview of the Zoroastrian religion and its practices.The surrounding area is peaceful, making it an ideal spot for reflection and appreciation of this ancient culture. Don't miss the chance to see the eternal flame, which symbolizes the everlasting presence of fire in Zoroastrianism.If you're in Baku, this is a must-visit destination that combines history, culture, and stunning architecture. Bring your camera; the views are breathtaking!
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