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Aqmiyoon Fire Temple, Sarab This structure is in the village of Aqmiyoon 8 km. north of Sarab; at present only the stone foundations of which have been remained. Originally, the structure was a fire-temple of the Sassanid era, and during the Islamic period has become similar to a shrine. There is a tomb on an elevation in the center, well known as 'Imamzadeh Hassan' relative to the year (708 A.H.). Mehri Temple, Maragheh This temple is 6 km. southeast of Maragheh in the village of Varjooy. This temple is below ground level (and has been dug out in the earth) having only one entrance. In the 8th century A.H. it was approximately prone to some architectural changes. This historical temple is an extremely valuable relic from the point of view of art and engravings. Sassanid Fire Temple, Marand The remnants of this Sassanid fire-temple is full of ashes which the inhabitants use as a fertilizer. It is located in Gray hill northeast of the city. |
