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27-MAR-2011 Ali Majdfar

Tappeh Mill Fire Temple

Rey Varamin Road

Tappeh Mill (Pillar Hill) also known as “Bahram Fire Temple” and “Rey Fire Temple” is believed to be the oldest Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Iran, dating back to more than 2000 years ago. It is locates in 11km south east of Tehran in a area of 800x900m, on a hill with 18m height. The overall scheme of the temple was a pillared hall attached to a 4-arched section with some underground tunnels connecting east to west of the complex. Most of the temple was destroyed during Alexander’s raid and two arches are the most significant remnants at the moment.
The site of temple was first excavated by French archeologist Jacques De Morgan on 1913 and then by American Erick Schmidt on 1933.


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PauloCGama04-Apr-2012 00:53
Thanks for the text, Ali.
Marvelous image.
Jean Chiasson03-Apr-2012 23:12
Love the view composition Ali vote
Martin Lamoon03-Apr-2012 21:26
Great shot with the scaffolding through the arch. Makes an interesting picture. V
Patricia Kay03-Apr-2012 21:22
Wonderful image and info to go with Ali...BV
Stephanie03-Apr-2012 19:21
Such interesting info and a super capture Ali! V
Guest 03-Apr-2012 18:15
Looks like this is being shored up, exciting view through the arch of boulders and stone excavation material
marko gregoric03-Apr-2012 17:33
Superb shot! V
joseantonio03-Apr-2012 16:39
Another excellent framing
Nestor Derkach03-Apr-2012 16:15
Great point of view Ali, framed perfectly and great perspective on the tube lock scaffold.
Exposure very flattering.
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