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Zoroastrianism

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  • Azerbaijan69 views

    Azerbaijan's "Land Of Fire" Nickname Comes From Ancient Natural Gas Flames

    Natural gas escaping from the ground has fueled eternal flames for millennia, inspiring Zoroastrianism and giving Azerbaijan its poetic moniker. The Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) is one prominent example where fire continuously burns from a hillside.

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  • Afghanistan107 views

    Balkh, an Ancient Afghan City, Was Once Known as the "Mother of Cities"

    With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Balkh was a major center of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and later Islam, serving as a key hub on the Silk Road. Its strategic location fostered a rich intellectual and cultural heritage in ancient times.

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