Takht-e Soleyman — Azargoshnasb Fire Temple North Iwan
تخت سلیمان · Soleyman Iwan N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇮🇷 West Azerbaijan, Takht-e Soleyman, Iran
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About Takht-e Soleyman — Azargoshnasb Fire Temple North Iwan
Takht-e Soleyman — Azargoshnasb Fire Temple North Iwan in West Azerbaijan, Takht-e Soleyman, Iran is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal necropolis and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 14.9 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 2200 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Relation to regional network
- 02Construction technique
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1962
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 977 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1930
Antiquarian record, modern excavation from 1960s
On the ground
Structures & features
36.6000° N · 47.2300° E · 2200 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Takht-e Soleyman — Azargoshnasb Fire Temple North Iwan — cella with stratified deposits
36.6015° N · 47.2300° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Takht-e Soleyman — Azargoshnasb Fire Temple North Iwan — court with stratified deposits
36.5996° N · 47.2287° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Takht-e Soleyman — Azargoshnasb Fire Temple North Iwan — pylon with stratified deposits
36.5990° N · 47.2300° E