Absheron Peninsula Tour
Absheron peninsula, Baku, Azerbaijan
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3 Hours
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Max People : 100
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Pickup: Any hotel / accommodation within Baku
Description
In the beginning of Absheron Peninsula tour you will visit Ateshgah Temple (Fire Temple) – The Ateshgah temple is located in the south-eastern part of the Surakhani settlement of the Absheron peninsula, 30 km away from Baku. So, Ateshgah is a fire temple. And built in the 17th-18th century in the place of the eternal flames of natural gas. Additionally, The earliest building of the temple belongs to the 1713 year. And the central temple was built in 1810 by merchant Kanchanagara funds. So, It was sanctified by Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs at different times.
On the other hand, The Baku Ateshgah was a pilgrimage and philosophical center of Zoroastrians from the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent, who were involved in trade with the Caspian area via the famous “Grand Trunk Road“. Most importantly, The four holy elements of their belief were: ateshi (fire), Badi (air), abi (water), and heki (earth). And the temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants (industry) at Surakhany. In addition, The complex was turned into a museum in 1975.
Then during Absheron Peninsula tour you will visit Yanardagh (Fire Mountain) – This natural burning flame became as a result of the emergence of natural gas at the foot of the mountain. Additionally, It is located in the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, on the shores of the Caspian Sea, in the territory of Mohammedi village. The history of this monument is unknown.
This tour will definitely wake up your appetite for one of the most amazing historical places in the world.
Tour can be customized based client’s needs.
Price Includes
Personal English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Air-Conditioned Comfortable Car
Hotel Pick up & drop off
Price Excludes
Any Meals
Entry fees to Museums
Personal Expenses
Travel Styles
City Tours
Location
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Syed A
11/12/2019
Historic Tour
The temple and fire mountain both for leisude and learning since you get to know how it was built and its historical significance to the country. Fire mountain was the unique part of the city. recommended to any tourist!
imeyson d
15/12/2019
4Hours tour to Absheron
We had anopther beautiful day with guide Emin and driver Cavid. We followed upo the program and visited to Fire Temple. The experience of the Zoroastrian sacred temple which spread along with glimpses of Hinduism in the earlier centuries. Gas/Fire it was not orginal. But don't try to touch :) Fire Mountain, it was surprising to see the Yanardag and to know the relatity about this phenomenon.
burhan a
15/12/2019
Great time and tour
Very interesting place to visit for knowing the ancient culture of Azerbaijan with fire worship. Very convenient visit and beautiful knowledge by our guide Murad. My family loved the place and after learned the all history from Murad. Fire mountain is far away from temple around 30 minutes with a car. All the way we saw lots of gate production shops. Fire mountain was warmly and nice place, especially in winter time.
Helmut T
16/12/2019
Unique fire mountain with great guide
We had another tour with Guided Azerbaijan. We went to Fire temple and Fire mountain. Me and my wife mostly admired by fire mountain. It is best place to feel the warm in windy weather. On our way back to city we stopped in Haydar Aliyev Center. We took 20 minutes to walk around and for nice pictures front of amazing building. Highly recommended!!
Sarah W
23/12/2019
Great day
We visited fire temple and fire mountain in our 3rd day. We got information from guide for each rooms inside of the temple about Hinduism and zoroastrianism. Then we went to fire mountain. In entrance you can see the new museum about fire temple,fire mountain and etc. It is good to observe the with pictures. Highly recommended!
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