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Zoroastrians Representative of Iraq

Zoroastrians Representative of Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq

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Fire Temple in Sharestin

Fire Temple in SharestinProtectedAugust 20, 2025
Fire Temple in Sharestin

A complex of caves containing four columns, open temples, ritual water channels and holy springs for drinking. Dates back to the first millennium BC.

Historical Significance

One of the oldest Zoroastrian fire temples in Iraq, functioning as an open fire temple. Part of Kurdistan's nomination for UNESCO World Heritage List.