Ka'ba-ye Zartosht, Ancient fire temple in Marvdasht, Iran
The limestone tower stands 12 meters tall with a single entrance door accessible by 30 stone steps leading to a rectangular chamber.
The structure, constructed in 500 BCE during the Achaemenid Empire, contains inscriptions from Shapur I in Persian, Parthian, and Greek languages.
The stone building served multiple functions including a religious archive, royal treasury, and astronomical observatory for determining important ceremonial dates.
Located near the Naqsh-e Rustam necropolis, the monument opens daily for visitors through the Shiraz-Isfahan road, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The cube-shaped structure features dovetail joints connecting white limestone blocks without mortar, demonstrating advanced Achaemenid architectural techniques.
Location: Marvdasht County
Official opening: 5 century BCE
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Naqsh-e Rustam
Website: http://persepolis.ir
GPS coordinates: 29.98845,52.87402
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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