Azarbogh Fire Temple

Azarbogh Fire Temple stands about **30 kilometers northwest of Shahr-e Babak County in Kerman Province, on the Anar–Shahr-e Babak road, in the village of Kahtu Kerha. This ancient historic building dates back to the time before the rise of Zoroaster and the Kayanian dynasties, and was later rebuilt during the Parthian period. Throughout history, its cultural and religious importance has made it one of the most distinctive monuments of the region.

The architecture of Azarbogh Fire Temple consists of a stone structure with a symmetrical plan, four entrances facing the four directions, and a dome on the roof. The building is said to have been about 9 meters high, and its inner walls were plastered with gypsum. There are also accounts that during the wars of the Safavid era the fire temple was bombarded with cannon fire, and that the local ruler of the area, Mir Qutb al-Din Heydar, was killed and buried here; for this reason the building is also known locally as the "Dome of Mir Qutb al-Din Heydar." Besides its historical and architectural value, the site offers visitors a peaceful view of the nature of the semi-arid region of western Kerman.

To reach Azarbogh Fire Temple, simply follow the road from Anar to Shahr-e Babak and turn onto the side road to the village of Kahtu Kerha; local signposts will guide you to the hill on which the fire temple stands. The best time to visit is spring, or before the summer heat becomes intense, when the weather is milder and exploring the outdoors is more comfortable. During your visit, practicing responsible nature tourism will help preserve this heritage, such as not removing or moving stones and building materials, and not lighting fires near the historic monument.