Algerian “Al-Harir” posts article about Ateshgah temple of Azerbaijan
Cairo, March 3, AZERTAC
Algerian “Al-Harir” portal has posted an article highlighting one of the historical monuments of Azerbaijan - Ateshgah, a fire temple of worshipers in Surakhani settlement of Baku, which was built in 17-18th centuries.
The article, citing AZERTAC news agency mentions that fire played a vital role in Azerbaijani culture, and it is no coincidence that the country is called "the Land of Fire," adding that Ateshgah temple is the most obvious example of this.
The article provides detailed information about the Ateshgah temple, saying that located 30km from Baku in the Absheron peninsula, the temple was used as a Hindu and Sikh shrine at different times. The temple consists of 24 cells and central altar.
Built on the site of a natural gas bursting out, the earliest construction of the temple dates back to 1713.
The article mentions that following the restoration works in 1975, Ateshgah temple was again opened to the public.
Ogtay Bayramov
Special Correspondent
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