Teacher: Ofelia Gafarova Student: Farzaliyev Parviz
Why is Azerbaijan called “Land of Fire”? • There are some theories why Azerbaijan is called Land of Fire. • This is a country of ancient culture and history. • The first theory is, Azerbaijan was mentioned in old Persian sources as “a place where sacred fire is preserved”.
The second theory is fire-worshipping was strong in Azerbaijan, a region where Zoroastrianism first spread.
There are many temples of Fire in Azerbaijan which prove this theory. Most famous is the well-preserved temple Ateshgah ("the Fire Place") in Baku.
THE THIRD THEORY • Azerbaijan is one of the ancient oil regions of the world. Azerbaijan has long been called "The Land of Fire" due to the phenomena of "burning hillsides" caused by natural gas seeping through the earth. This hillside is known as “yanar dagh” in Azerbaijan.
Flame Towers • Flame Towers are the tallest skyscrapers in Baku. This wonderful construction consists of three flame-shaped towers. Baku Flame Towers are a symbol of the historic past which represents Azerbaijan as a land of fire.