Yanardag Fire Mountain
Brief info about Yanardag Fire Mountain
Just a short drive north of Baku, Yanardag—meaning “Burning Mountain”—offers a truly unforgettable sight. Here, along a hillside in the Absheron Peninsula, natural flames shoot up from cracks in the sandstone and have burned continuously for thousands of years. Fed by underground gas reserves, this natural phenomenon has earned Yanardag its place as one of Azerbaijan’s most iconic and mesmerizing landmarks.
The history of Yanardag stretches back to ancient times, when fire-worshipping civilizations like the Zoroastrians considered it a sacred site. The mountain’s unceasing blaze was seen as a divine sign, and rituals were believed to have taken place at the site for centuries. Even historical travelers from the Middle Ages made note of the wonder of Azerbaijan’s “eternal fires.”
Today, Yanardag is protected as part of a state reserve, complete with a visitor center and museum that help tell the story of Azerbaijan’s deep cultural connection to fire. As the sun sets and the flames begin to glow more vividly against the darkening sky, the atmosphere becomes even more mystical—offering visitors a moment of awe and reflection.
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