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Introducing the Baku Fire Temple
- Location: Surakhani district, suburb of Baku
- Historical use: A place of worship for Zoroastrians and Hindus due to the presence of natural gas flames
- Architecture: Four-arched stone structure with a central courtyard and surrounding rooms for worshipers
- Special feature: Natural fire that erupted from the earth and did not go out for centuries
Cultural significance
This temple is a symbol of the cultural connection between Iran and Azerbaijan and indicates the presence of Zoroastrianism in the Caucasus region. Today, it is visited as a historical museum by domestic and foreign tourists.
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