Anahita Kerman’s fire temple (girl’s castle): the secret hidden in the heart of Kerman
Introduction:
Anahita Fire Temple (Girl’s Castle) is an ancient and mysterious building in Kerman city that dates back to the pre-Islamic era. This building, which is located on a high hill in the east of Kerman, is among the unique stone buildings of Iran and has been registered as one of the national monuments of Iran.
History:
The exact date of construction of Anahita fire temple is not known, but according to the type of architecture and materials used in it, it dates back to the Sasanian period and probably before that. Throughout history, different uses have been considered for this building. In Islamic periods, it has been used as a mosque and a burial place for elders. Also, during the Qajar period, Anahita Fire Temple was used as a grain store.
Architecture:
Anahita Fire Temple is a stone building that consists of two separate parts:
Mountain Castle: The higher part of the building, which includes a stone fence and several towers and ramparts.
Qala Dokhtar: the shorter part of the building, which includes a large hall and several rooms.
The materials used in the construction of this building are rubble stone and plaster mortar, and its decorations are very simple and limited to arches and stone tablets.
Secret:
Anahita Fire Temple is a mysterious and mysterious building. Some historians believe that this building was built on an ancient fire temple. There are different opinions about the use of this building in the pre-Islam era. Some believe that this building was used as a temple or place of worship. Also, some believe that this building was used as a fortress and residence of Sassanid kings.
Repair and reconstruction:
Anahita fire temple has been restored many times throughout history. The first major restoration of this building was done during the Safavid period. During this period, the damaged parts of the building were restored. Also, in the Qajar period, new decorations were added inside the building.