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Chahar Taghi Fire Temple of Darreh Shahr
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A place known as Tanure Sorkh Gachi, Sorkh Abad village, outskirts of Darreh Shahr city, Ilam province, Iran
About: Chahar Taghi Fire Temple of Darreh Shahr
This monument is located in Darreh Shahr County on the hill of a fire temple. It is also known as Mahall-e Tagh (Arch Place). This fire temple is completely made of rubble and plaster, and belongs to Sassanid period. Probably after the palaces, the fire temples are the most important monuments remained from Sassanid dynasty. These monuments are places to commemorate the holy fire and hold religious ceremonies. Therefore, architecturally, they follow particular patterns.
Darreh Shahr County lies in Ilam Province and contains several historical monuments from different historical periods, especially Sassanid era and Islamic centuries.
General Specifications
Name
Chahar Taghi (Pavillion) Fire Temple of Darreh Shahr
Appellation
It's called a pavillion because it's been built over four archs.
Age
Sassanid era
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring until early Fall
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Access route
Address
A place known as Tanure Sorkh Gachi, Sorkh Abad village, outskirts of Darreh Shahr city, Ilam province, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
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