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Atashgah, a Zoroastrian Fire Temple, is located just outside of Karaj, and is believed to date all the way back to 425 BC. However, during the Safavid dynasty this temple fell within the larger region of Isfahan. This temple was located about 3 miles outside the city of Isfahan, and about 700 feet up in the mountains. This temple has stood in ruins for generations, perhaps because of its original use as a temple devoted to idol worship even before it became a fire temple under the direction of King Vishtaspa. However, this temple would not reach its pinnacle of importance until the reign of Araxerxes, who is believed to have widely spread the Zoroastrian religion throughout Persia. This temple is a standing reminder of the ever changing religious and political stances of the region throughout its vast and complex history.