Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd

The Fire Temple of Yazd, a focus of the Zoroastrian faith in the city, is one of the most important fire temples in the world. Within an elegant Neoclassical building, reflected in an oval pool in the forecourt, is the temple's centrepiece - the Behram Fire.

The Behram Fire has burned continuously since 470 AD and is the longest burning sacred flame in Iran. It has been relocated several times - coming to Yazd in 1474 and only being moved to this building in 1940. The fire temple here is one of the nine most important in the world to Zoroastrians, and one of only 167 that still exist anywhere.

When you visit, you will learn about the Zoroastrian religion and traditions, which have played a large part in the heritage of Yazd. The museum inside the temple teaches about the role fire plays in religious practices - in particular how, representing purity and truth, fire is sacred. It is present at every Zoroastrian ceremony and symbolizes the light of God, Ahura Mazda.

The Fire Temple of Yazd is a site of worship for devout followers. In order to ensure an authentic environment for the followers, tourists will have to see the flame from the outside of a protective chamber. Even so, the site offers a calm and spiritual environment. It has beautiful architecture and is surrounded by a nice garden with a pond in the middle. Through the grounds and the layout, the community tries to share Zoroastrian peace with guests.

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