Iran
Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in West Azerbaijan
Explore 2 sacred places in West Azerbaijan, Iran, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
Traditions in West Azerbaijan
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Christianity
Monastery of Saint Thaddeus, Iran
دهستان ببه جیک, West Azerbaijan, Iran
High in the mountains of northwestern Iran, St. Thaddeus Monastery — Qara Kelisa, the 'Black Church' — is held by Armenian tradition to stand over the burial place of the...
Zoroastrianism
Takhte Soleiman
دهستان چمن, West Azerbaijan, Iran
On a volcanic platform in the highlands of West Azerbaijan, a deep, ever-full crater lake sits ringed by ruined arches....
Key questions
West Azerbaijan sacred-site questions
- How many sacred sites are listed in West Azerbaijan?
- This regional guide currently includes 2 sacred sites in West Azerbaijan, Iran.
- Which traditions are represented in West Azerbaijan?
- The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity, Zoroastrianism.
- Can I view West Azerbaijan sacred sites on a map?
- Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.