Forgotten Temples in Iran
Forgotten Temples in Iran
Forgotten Temples in IranMaybe the most outstanding temples of the antiquities in Iran are fire temples in which Zoroastrians burned fire as a symbol of heavenly light. Every community had one of them. When Arabs invaded Iran, they destroyed the majority of them. Most of the ones that survived the invasion were transformed into mosques. Only very few of them survived this transformation.
Mithraic Temple
There were many followers of Mithras, the divinity of contracts, all-seeing protector of Truth, the guardian of cattle, etc. Some believe that it has been the divinity of Sun, but Avesta, Zoroastrians' book does not mention this. This religion went from ancient Persia to the heart of Europe, ancient Rome, and found lots of followers. This religion influenced other religions and cultures, but died out in its country of origin.
Anahita Temple
Some ancient Iranians respected water and worshiped the goddess of water, Anahita. There is no doubt they have always realized the value of water and keeping it clean and usable. The followers of Anahita used to let running water into their temples and had particular ceremonies to revere their goddess.
Buddhist Temple
Some Iranians had converted to Buddhism and disseminated the religion inside Persia. Specially, some Parthian nobles and princes were involved in doing so. Today you may find some of such temples in Eastern part of the country. The religion is not practiced, but the temples are still standing and open for visitors.
By:Articlebese
Mithraic Temple
There were many followers of Mithras, the divinity of contracts, all-seeing protector of Truth, the guardian of cattle, etc. Some believe that it has been the divinity of Sun, but Avesta, Zoroastrians' book does not mention this. This religion went from ancient Persia to the heart of Europe, ancient Rome, and found lots of followers. This religion influenced other religions and cultures, but died out in its country of origin.
Anahita Temple
Some ancient Iranians respected water and worshiped the goddess of water, Anahita. There is no doubt they have always realized the value of water and keeping it clean and usable. The followers of Anahita used to let running water into their temples and had particular ceremonies to revere their goddess.
Buddhist Temple
Some Iranians had converted to Buddhism and disseminated the religion inside Persia. Specially, some Parthian nobles and princes were involved in doing so. Today you may find some of such temples in Eastern part of the country. The religion is not practiced, but the temples are still standing and open for visitors.
By:Articlebese
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