Zoroastrianism
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Zoroastrianism is an ancient Iranian religion with a history spanning over 3,500 years, that survives to the present day.
UnderstandZoroastrianism was founded by Zoroaster, also known as Zarathrustra, though many of the traditions in the religion have roots that go back centuries earlier.C.C.
Cities and other destinations*Jiexiu. Home to Xianshenlou (祆神楼 xiānshénlóu), the only surviving Zoroastrian building in China.
TalkThe holy book of Zoroastrianism, the Avesta, is written in Avestan, a language related to Old Persian and Sanskrit, and more distantly to Latin and Ancient Greek.
RespectNon-Parsis are strictly forbidden from entering Parsi fire temples. Iranian Zoroastrian fire temples may usually be visited by non-Zoroastrians, though they may not enter the sanctum with the eternal flame.
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