Chak's Temple - Shrine of Nikbanou
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Pir-e Sabz Shrine (also known as Chak-chak or ak-chak), located in a hamlet of the same name near Ardakan in Yazd province in central Iran, is one of the most sacred shrines of Zoroastrians. It is believed that it is here where Nikbanou, daughter of the last Sassanid king Yazdgerd III, was cornered by an Arab invasion in 640 CE. Fearing capture she prayed to Ahura Mazda for help and the mountain opened up to shelter her. It is also believed that water still seeps from the mountain here in honor of her prayers.
The shrine is in the form of a cave, with an altar and a fire temple inside. The ceiling of the cave is decorated with chandeliers and a part where water drips and can be collected in vessels for drinking and blessing. An ancient plane tree is also a natural heritage of the country and its roots reach into the shrine.
This is a beautiful and captivating shrine to visit, yet it should not be visited by anyone with heart or respiratory issues or those who have mobility problems. A lot of steps have to be climbed to reach this place and it is not recommended for people who are not accustomed to such exercise.