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Kooh Sangy Fire Temple, Esfahan The said fire-temple can be considered as one of the most ancient historical heritages of Esfahan. It is located at a short distance from the Zayandeh Rood, and distinctly draws ones attention in being outstanding in the western plains of Esfahan. Above the Kooh Sangy is a round and large clay brazier with a number of crevices. From where the fire was lighted even at the highest point of this vicinity and was capable of being seen even at a great distance. The walls of the fire-temple is a kind of platform, gradually beginning at the base and regaining a vast area in the upper portion, thus providing space for various rituals. Sangy (Stony) Fire Case, Semirom The said brazier is related to the Achaemenian and Sassanid periods, but its pillars are from the Sassanid era. These are engraved with portraits of Khosrow Parviz on the upper part of the columns. One of the two of these pillars has been damaged. Sassanid Fire Temple, Natanz This fire-temple is located near the Natanz mosque and is amidst a platform which is at an elevation of 2 m. from ground level. Only two of its four ceilings that connected the structure to the dome made of stone remain. The main structure was constructed of stone slabs coated with gypsum. |
