Yazd Atash Behram (in English "Yazd Victorious Fire"), a Zoroastrian temple located in Yazd, Iran. It was built in 1934 and was opened to non-Zoroastrian visitors in the 1960s. It is one of the nine Atash Behrams and the only one of the highest grade fire in Iran, where Zoroastrians have practiced their religion since 400 BC. The other eight Atash Behrams are located in India.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 30 July 2019.
Yazd Atash Behram (in English "Yazd Victorious Fire"), a Zoroastrian temple located in Yazd, Iran. It was built in 1934 and was opened to non-Zoroastrian visitors in the 1960s. It is one of the nine Atash Behrams and the only one of the highest grade fire in Iran, where Zoroastrians have practiced their religion since 400 BC. The other eight Atash Behrams are located in India.
