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Atashkooh Fire Temple, Mahallat The said is located near the Nimvor Fire Temple (Atashkadeh) Village, and dates to the Sassanid period. The structure consisted of cylindrical stony columns (supporting the ceiling). Besides which there were covered chambers and a porch that was the location for alighting the fire. This fire-temple was in a verdant. Near this fire temple is an archaic plane tree, from the roots of which other such trees have arisen and reached to a majestic height. Khorheh Solooki Temple, Delijan The historical Khorheh Village is located to the west of main road running between Tehran and Esfahan. To the west of which is an archaeological relic related to the Seleucidian era. This remnant is related to the 4th or 3rd centuries B.C., and was most probably a temple. Two columns of stone to the elevation of 6 m. remain from this vestige. This historical monument is an extremely valuable one. According to the studies and views of 'Hertsfold' this was the temple of the 'God of War'. Today wine-yards surround this vicinity. This structure overlooks the southern plain and the Khorheh River flows close to it. The ramparts and columns are the remnants of a large structure, most probably were constructed 23 centuries ago. The results of excavations performed in this historical vicinity reveal that this structure comprises of the following: The original southern structure consists of columns, chambers and courtyard; whereas the northern structure, which is the main one, consists of chambers and corridors. The western structure comprises of a number of chambers and a hall. There is a mineral water spring with a good capacity of water near this historical vestige. Mil Milooneh Fire Temple, Mahallat In the midst of agricultural land to the west of Nimvar, is a column compiled of minute stones, cemented together by mortar. This column is to a height of 7-8 m. and reveals the indications of a quadrangular structure which was used to be a fire temple. This is currently called Mil Milooneh, but there is a strong possibility that the same is the remains of the Vereh Fire Temple. The Jamshidi Castle is located near the said fire temple. |
