Atashgah of Isfahan

Atashgah is one of the three oldest monuments in Isfahan province. This ancient fire temple refers to the Sasanian Empire. It is laid on the Atashgah Mountain.

Atashgah was one of the seven large and important fire temples during the Sasanian Empire. The ancient name of this Atashgah is Mehrin. It is located above a hill of the same name about eight kilometers west of city center of Isfahan.
 

• Fire temple features

This fire temple is an enormous structure with a length of 107 meters in each corner. Also, the ancient architecture of the fire temple indicates its long history. This structure had five floors, now only two levels have remained. The remainings indicate the existence of some tall pillars and stairs among the mountain and a rotary dome on the fire temple.

• Fire temple texture

Atashgah made of adobe by using mortar with a combination of clay, lime, and cane. Using cane between adobes help to make a firm structure.

• Fire temple chamber

On the top of the mountain, you will see an adobe round chamber with eight corners which is surrounded by eight windows. Most people believe that due to the existence of these windows, this chamber was the place to keep the sacred fire by Mobad of Zoroastrianism.

• What is the best time to go?

Late March till late May is the best time to visit the Atashgah.

• Getting there:

Atashgah placed on a mountain of the same name about eight kilometers west of downtown of Isfahan, Iran. You should claim up the mountain to get there.