Suraxani

Places in this region

Fire Temple of Baku

Place of Fire Worship Built on Top of a Natural Flame

Situated on the Abşeron Peninsula, the Fire Temple (Ateşgah) of Baku was a place of sacrifice built above a natural gas vent. Fire rituals at the peninsula’s numerous natural gas vents can be... »

Fiery Wonders, Rites and Rituals, Curious Places of Worship | Edited by Tawsam and atimian

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