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Kurdistan: Zoroastrian Temple discovered
in Duhok
22.8.2006
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Kurdistan-Iraq,
22 August 2006, -- The temple is believed to be the
most complete to have been unearthed in the region.
It is also said that it was a Metherani temple.
Duhok's Director of Antiquities, Hasan Ahmed Qassim,
has announced the discovery of a Zoroastrian temple
near Jar Ston Cave, a famous ancient site. The
temple is believed to be the most complete to have
been unearthed in the region. It is also said that
it was a Metherani temple.
"The temple was dedicated to the deity Anna Hita,
indicated by the discovery of Anna Hita's holy star,
and evidence of fires, as well as fireplaces and
Zoroastrian holy sand stores have been found
nearby," Qassim revealed.
He further described the temple as being made up of
five sanctuaries, three of which were carved into
rock, with the remaining two having been constructed
from stone blocks.
This discovery is being hailed as the most
significant archaeological development in the region
in recent times. |
The newly discovered Zoroastrian Temple near Jar
Ston Cave near Duhok; The picture shows the inside
of the cave.
Photo:Kurdishglobe |
"This new discovery will alter the history of the
region due to its unique architectural style, which
differs considerably from Zoroastrian temples
previously discovered," explained the Director of
Antiquities.
"The temple's style which looks toward the
four-directions is a unique style ever discovered in
the area; thus it becomes an entry to studying
Zarathustrian arts and archeology."
At present archaeology teams are continuing work at
the site to find out more about the temple's
history.
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