Dash Kesen Temple

Dash Kesen TempleDash Kesen Temple, which is also known as the Dragon Temple, is a historical stone monument from the Ilkhanate period, which is located 15 kilometers northeast of Soltanieh and near Vir village in Zanjan province. This temple is carved in the heart of a rock and has two reliefs of dragons and several Islamic altars.Temple Architecture:Dash Kesen Temple has two floors and is carved as a cave in the heart of the rock. The entrance to the temple is on the first floor and leads to a corridor that leads to the main hall of the temple on the second floor. The main hall of the temple has a square plan and a domed roof.Dragon Reliefs:On both sides of the entrance of the temple, two reliefs of dragons are carved. These dragons are winged lizards with long and twisted tails. Above each dragon's head is an Islamic shrine.Use of the temple:The exact usage of Dash Kesen Temple is not known. Some archaeologists believe that this temple was originally a fire temple and later turned into a mosque. Others believe that this temple was a place of Zoroastrian worship.Importance of the temple:Dash Kesen Temple is of great historical and cultural importance. This temple is one of the unique examples of rock architecture in Iran and also shows the art and skill of the artists of the Ilkhanid period.Dash Kesen Temple has been registered as one of Iran's national monuments and is open to the public every day.Visit information:Address: Zanjan province, 15 km northeast of Soltanieh, Vir village

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