Ateshgah Fire Temple

Located in Surakhani, the surviving complex dates largely to the 17th and 18th centuries. Pilgrims once travelled here from distant lands. Its stone cells and central shrine reveal the region’s fascinating traditions of fire reverence. The temple layout and small chambers offer clues to the daily lives of those who once gathered here. Its connection to natural gas seeps gives the site a distinctive local context and makes it a rewarding cultural stop beyond central Baku.