Ateshgah of Baku - Wikipedia
WEBThe Baku Ateshgah was a pilgrimage and philosophical centre of Zoroastrians from Northwestern Indian subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous "Grand Trunk Road". The four holy elements of their belief were: ateshi (fire), badi (air), abi (water), and heki (earth).
Ateshgah Baku | Temple of fire worshipers near Baku - Guided …
WEBJun 12, 2019 · Built on the site of a flammable gas out of the ground (the locals call it “eternal fire”), the temple has for centuries attracted pilgrims from all over the world with its unquenchable flame: years and centuries pass, the world changes, and the temple still stands in its place, illuminating the suffering path to God.
The Ateshgah Baku Fire Temple: Built On an Azerbaijan Natural …
WEBNov 30, 2021 · The Ateshgah Baku fire temple, located in the capital of Azerbaijan, was built over a natural gas vent, and constructed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries AD. There is evidence, however, that an older temple once stood at the site.
Fire Temple of Baku – Baku, Azerbaijan - Atlas Obscura
WEBOct 11, 2011 · Situated on the Abşeron Peninsula, the Fire Temple (Ateşgah) of Baku was a place of sacrifice founded above a natural gas vent. Fire rituals at the peninsula’s numerous natural gas vents date...
Ateshgah of Baku :: Azərbaycan-UNESCO əlaqələri
WEBOne of the most interesting and peculiar historical monuments near Baku is the fire temple of Indian fire-worshippers, called Ateshgah. It is located on a flat area not far from the sea, to the south-east of the village of Surakhani on the Absheron Peninsula; it is currently surrounded by oil fields on all sides.
Ateshgah, Azerbaijan’s sacred fire temple | Big In Baku
WEBJun 26, 2015 · The Ateshgah temple was long a centre of pilgrimage and worship for the ancient inhabitants of Azerbaijan. On 26 April, Ateshgah provided the flame for the Baku 2015 European Games Torch. The s...
Eternal flame: How Azerbaijan became the ‘Land of Fire’ - CNN
WEBDec 2, 2022 · The name Ateshgah comes from the Persian for “home of fire” and the centerpiece of the complex is a cupola-topped altar shrine, built upon a natural gas vent.
Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Baku - Tripadvisor
WEBLocated in the Suraxani area, an hour drive from Baku, this unique, ancient group of temples is a classic example of the glory and heritage of old Hindu and Zoroastrian civilizations. This Fire Temple Fortified Complex, beautifully preserved is a must visit for any travelers to Azerbaijan.
Ateshgah fire temple of baku - Baku City Tours
WEBNov 30, 2018 · There is a fire temple 21 km east of Baku, with permanent natural gas flowing from under the ground. The temple was built by Indian merchants in the 18th century. After Discovering the source of gas, the Hindus from …
Azerbaijan's ever-burning fire temples - BBC
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Azerbaijan's best-known fire temple is the ateshgah of Surakhani, a popular tourist destination just east of Baku. It's no coincidence that the majority of its visitors today arrive from India.
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