| Mele-Heiran | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Zoroastrianism |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Serakhs Oasis |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | Late Parthian period |
Mele-Heiran is a Zoroastrian fire temple located in the Ahal Province of Turkmenistan. It was discovered in 1997 by a Polish-Turkmen expedition led by Barbara Kaim, a professor of archaeology at the University of Warsaw. The complex archaeological project is known as the "Mele-Heiran Fire Temple."
History
The temple is believed to have been constructed during the late Parthian period. In the Sassanian era, it was known as Atash-Bahram.
The site was found in the Serakhs Oasis, 15 kilometers east of the city of Serakhs.
References
- Kaim, B. (2003). "Ancient Fire Tempels in the Light of the Discovery at Mele Hairam". Iranica Antiqua. 29: 321–322.
- Kaim, B. (2011). "Historical and cultural sites of Turkmenistan: discoveries, researches and restoration for 20 years of independence". In Mamedov, M., Muradov, R. G. (eds.). Victorious fire at Mele Hairam. Turkmen state publishing service. pp. 303–335.
- Kaim, B. (2002). "Un temple du feu Sassanide découvert à Mele Hairam, Turkmenistan Méridional". Studia Iranica. 31 (2): 215–230.