Iran. Kashan, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd
Description
In the oasis of Kashan, in central Iran, Alfred marvels at the famous pleasure gardens of Fin that cemented the Persians’ renown. He then discovers Iranian Zoroastrianism in a “house of strength”, whose inhabitants hone both their spirit and their body. At the temple of Chak Chak, in the nearby mountains, he is introduced to Zoroastrianism, Persia's ancestral religion. In the sacred city of Yazd, in southern Iran, he visits a zurkhaneh, a "house of strength," where athletes engage in training sessions designed to strengthen the mind and the spirit as well as their muscles. Before leaving Iran, Alfred stops off in Isfahan, with its stunning architecture and refined lifestyle.
Runtime
25 min 51 sec
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