Zoroastrian Temple of Chak Chak

Situated at 50 km northwest of Yazd, the exquisite mountain village of Chak Chak is raised beneath a rocky escarpment. One of the most sacred fire temples in Iran, which is named Pir-e Sabz, is preserved in Chak Chak where many Zoroastrians from all over the world go on pilgrimage from June 14-18 every year. It is believed that, at the time of Arab invasion, Nikbanu (daughter of Sassanid King) escaped to the mountains and prayed to Ahura Mazda for protection, the mountain miraculously opened up and sheltered her from the invaders. This mysterious story, and the particular ambience of Chak Chak, makes you feel a pure holiness in this temple. The temple has two large bronze doors and is completely floored with marble.  The walls and ceiling of the grotto are darkened by the smoke of the eternal fire. You can clearly hear the drops of water of which Chak Chak takes its name. The road to Chak Chak takes you through some of the most delightful sceneries around the marvelous city of Yazd which gets you amazed at every corner.

Chak Chak Fire Temple, Yazd, Iran

Things to do and see in the wonderful city of Yazd.

Known as the land of sunshine and home of Zoroastrians in Iran, the lovely city of Yazd located in the eastern Iran is a city that you mustn't miss visiting when you travel to Iran. Yazd is one of the most amazing destinations in Iran for the travelers who are interested in architecture, photography, history and the untouched Persian culture.

The Zoroastrian heritage of Yazd takes the antiquity of this city back to pre-Islamic eras. The mysterious Tower of Silence, located 15 kilometer from Yazd, is an ancient construction over a hill that the Zoroastrians used to  put the dead bodies on, in order to keep the soil and water safe from any pollution.

Silence Tower of Yazd.

The mystries behind Chak Chak inc Yazd.

Chak Chak, referring to the dripping sound of water, is the most sacred Zoroastrian temple with mythical backgrounds. Chak Chak is located near Ardekan town of Yazd province where is home to a big population of Iranian Zoroastrians.

During the Muslim conquest of Iran (started 633 AD), Khosro-Parviz (the Sassanid king) escaped her daughter Nik Banoo to Yazd to save her from the Arab warriors. Nik Banoo went to Yazd and hid in the heart of a mountain around the city until the day she passed away. There is a long-standing Plain tree (called Pir) near this mountain and according to the stories, this is the magical cane that Nik Banoo held during her journey to Yazd and tapped on a rock with, to create a gap so that she can hide in the heart of the mountain. It is also said that the water drops were led to an altar in this shrine for praising Anahita, the Persian goddess of water.

Chak Chak in Yazd.