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Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan goes back to the first millennium BC or earlier and was the predominant religion of Greater Iran before the conversion to Islam. The name Azerbaijan is Persian and means "protect(or) of Fire",〔Persian Lexicons:Dehkhoda, Moin, etc.〕 which is said to have a direct link with Zoroastrianism.〔Zoroastrianism, By Paula R. Hartz, Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer 3rd ed. at p. 102 http://books.google.com/books?id=VWJdlJjGx5MC&pg=PA102&lpg=PA102&dq=protector+of+fire+zoroastrianism&source=bl&ots=7jWPbwJhWg&sig=xSFjsT6D9UArA26zPcTXbxTLDXQ&hl=en&ei=2RmVTo3_BqTkiAKTgZHrBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=protector%20of%20fire%20zoroastrianism&f=false.〕 Today the religion, culture and traditions of Zoroastrianism remains highly respected in Azerbaijan, and the new year Nowruz continues to be the main holiday in the country. Zoroastrianism has left a deep mark in the history of Azerbaijan. Traces of the religion are still visible in Surakhany,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://thebriefnote.com/2012/04/06/ateshgahs-and-zoroastrians-good-thoughts-good-words-good-deeds-baku-atesgah-azerbaijan/ )〕 Khinalyg, and Yanar Dag. ==See also== *Land of Fire *Fire Temple of Baku *Ramana, Azerbaijan *Khinalyg *Gobustan Rayon *Religion in Azerbaijan 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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