In Yazd, Seeking the Forgotten Faith: Zoroastrianism📍Iran

The Temple of Yazd Zoroastrian Fire is a sacred site for followers of Zoroastrianism (also known as Mazdaism or Parsiism). Once the dominant religion during the Persian Empire, Zoroastrianism gradually declined after the introduction of Islam. Today, this fire temple enshrines a sacred flame that is said to have been burning for over 1,500 years. This eternal flame, passed down from an ancient Persian temple, seems to tell stories from the past 🔥. The fire temple is built in the Achaemenid architectural style, similar to some Zoroastrian fire temples in India. Above the entrance is the Zoroastrian symbol, the “Faravahar,” which represents the protection of the soul and the eternity of life, as if quietly guarding this land of faith 🏛️. Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest religions in the world, emphasizing the struggle between light and darkness, good and evil. Fire symbolizes purity, wisdom, and divine power in Zoroastrianism, making the sacred flame the most important element in worship. Here, you can feel an ancient and mysterious force ✨. Near the entrance, there is a lovely old man sitting on a bench. Whenever someone takes a photo in front of the temple, he would earnestly offer guidance. My travel buddy and I chatted with him from the afternoon until sunset, as the fire temple gradually lit up. At that moment, it felt as if history was unfolding before our eyes, intoxicating us ✨. #TravelNotForTheSakeOfCheckingIn #Iran #Travel #GlobalTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #OnTheRoad #BudgetTravel #MyTravelDiary #CulturalSiteSharing #SeeingTheWorld