The temple of fire - Ateshgah, from ancient times was the center of fire-worship and Zoooastrism on the Absheron Peninsula, and indeed in the entire Caucasus. It is located near the city, about 25 km from the center of Baku. At the beginning of the 8th century, with the advent of the Arab Caliphate, the temple was partially destroyed.
In the 17th century, trade, cultural and diplomatic relations between East and West expanded along the Great Silk Road, and in 1713 a sanctuary of Zoroastrians and fire worshipers was re-erected on the ruins of this ancient temple. By the way, "Zoroaster" is the name of the world's first oil tanker, and it was given by the Nobel brothers in honor of the founder of the religion of Zoroastrianism - the great Zarathustra. This attraction was visited by such great people as A. Dumas, Indira Gandhi, D. Mendeleev and many others. other.. .
In the 17th century, trade, cultural and diplomatic relations between East and West expanded along the Great Silk Road, and in 1713 a sanctuary of Zoroastrians and fire worshipers was re-erected on the ruins of this ancient temple. By the way, "Zoroaster" is the name of the world's first oil tanker, and it was given by the Nobel brothers in honor of the founder of the religion of Zoroastrianism - the great Zarathustra. This attraction was visited by such great people as A. Dumas, Indira Gandhi, D. Mendeleev and many others. other.. .
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