Обзор
Ateshgah (Suraxani Fire Temple) - "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the Zoroastrian place of worship. Although the site was originally a place of worship for Zoroastrians, the fortified complex you see today was built by 18th-century Indian Shiva devotees.
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What is included/excluded
All Fees and Taxes
Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Excluded
Private transportation
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Departure & Return
Ticket Pick Up Points - This voucher must be exchanged for a ticket at the TES TOUR office before entry is permitted. Not valid for redemption at attraction!
TES TOUR
Sabir str. 25, Icherisheher,
AZ1095, Baku, Azerbaijan
Mob / Whatsapp: +994 55 699 10 40
From 09:00-22:00.
9/18/2018 - 12/31/2020
| Monday - Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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What to Expect
Visit: Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Сураханский район, Baku Azerbaijan
Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash" (آتش) is the Persian word for fire. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetrapillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area. The natural eternal flame went out in 1969, after nearly a century of exploitation of petroleum and gas in the area, but is now lit by gas piped from the nearby city.
The 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). The temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants (industry) at Surakhany. The complex was turned into a museum in 1975. The annual number of visitors to the museum is 15,000.
The Temple of Fire "Ateshgah" was nominated for List of World Heritage Sites, UNESCO in 1998. On December 19, 2007, it was declared a state historical-architectural reserve by decree of the President of Azerbaijan.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
