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Ateshgah of Baku Baku, Azerbaijan Last Updated: 10/23/2024 |
| Ateshgah of Baku is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town (in Suraxani raion), a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Baku Ateshgah is often called the "Fire Temple of Baku". Based on Persian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash" is the Persian word for fire. | |
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Bibiheybat Mosque Place » Temple The Bibiheybat Mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a significant historical and religious landmark with deep cultural and architectural roots. Originally built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II, this mosque is a revered site because it houses the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, making it an important pilgrimage destination for many Muslims. 15 views 💖 1Baku, Azerbaijan |
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Baku, Azerbaijan Place » City Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku’s 2020 population was 2,293,700. Baku is located 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world located below sea level. 579 views 💖 4Azerbaijan |