Azar Barzin-Mehr Fire Temple Found in Sabzevar

13 June 2005

Recent archeological excavations in Sabzevar have led to the discovery of an ancient fire temple and a number of other edifices in the area.

The latest finding reinforces the belief that the famous Azar-Barzin Mehr Fire Temple was once located in the area, according to CHN.

The discovery of quadric-arch known as ’Demon House’ in Reyvand village (in Bashtin) had earlier discarded the possibility that the fire temple was located in Sabzevar.

Archeologists contended that this quadric-arch monument was an undecorated stone building, observed Mohammad Abdollah-Zadeh Sani, an archeologist based in Sabzevar.

He added that the latest studies reveal that plasterwork was used both in the interior and exterior of this structure.

The ruins of a Zoroastrian temple have also been identified.

Historical documents indicate that Azar-Barzin-Mehr Temple was situated in five locations in Iran, including Kashmar in the northeastern province of Khorasan.

Azar-Barzin Mehr is one of three important fire temples belonging to the Sassanid era and was used by farmers and villagers.

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