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{{Short description|Village in Yazd, Iran}}
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⚫ '''Chak Chak''' ({{lang-fa|چک‌چک}} &ndash; "Drip-Drip", also ]d as '''Chek Chek'''; also known as '''Chāhak-e Ardakān''' and ''Pir-e Sabz'' ({{lang-fa|پیر سبز}}) "The Green ]")<ref>{{GEOnet3|-3057726|Chak Chak}}</ref> is a village in ], ], ], ]. At the 2006 census, its existence was noted, but its population was not reported.<ref>{{IranCensus2006|21}}</ref>
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⚫ '''Chak Chak''' or '''Chek Chek''' ({{langx|fa|چک‌چک|rtl=yes}}, {{literal translation|Drip-Drip}}), also called '''Chāhak-e Ardakān''' ({{Langx|fa|چاهکِ اردکان|label=none|rtl=yes}}, {{Literal translation|Well of ]}}) or '''Pīr-e Sabz''' ({{langx|fa|پیر سبز|label=none|rtl=yes}}, {{Literal translation|The Green ]}}),<ref>{{GEOnet3|-3057726|Chak Chak}}</ref> is a village in the ] of ]. Located near the city of ], its existence was noted in the 2006 Iranian census, but its population was not reported.<ref>{{IranCensus2006|21}}</ref>
⚫ The village consists of a ''pir'' perched beneath a towering cliff face in the desert of central Iran. It is the most sacred of the mountain shrines of ]. Located near the city of ] , Chak Chak serves as a pilgrimage point for pious Zoroastrians. Each year from June 14–18 many thousands of Zoroastrians from ], ] and other countries flock to the ] at Pir-e Sabz. Tradition has it that pilgrims are to stop riding the moment they catch sight of the temple and complete the last leg of their journey on foot.


⚫ The village consists of a "pir" (a pilgrimage site for ]) perched beneath a towering cliff face in the desert of ]. It is the most sacred of the mountain shrines of Zoroastrianism, which was formerly the majority and official religion of the Iranian nation. Each year, from 14 to 18 June, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran and ], among other countries, flock to the site's ].
In Zoroastrian belief, Chak Chak is where Nikbanou, second daughter of the last pre-Islamic Persian ruler, ] of the ], was cornered by the invading Arab army in 640 CE. Fearing capture Nikbanou prayed to ] to protect her from her enemies. In response to Nikbanou's pleadings, the mountain miraculously opened up and sheltered her from the invaders.


== In Zoroastrian tradition ==
⚫ Notable features of Chak Chak include the ever-dripping spring located at the mountain. Legend has it that these drops are tears of grief that the mountain sheds in remembrance of Nikbanou. Growing beside the holy spring is an immense and ancient tree said to be Nikbanou's cane. Legend also has it that a petrified colorful cloth from Nikbanou was also visible in the rocks, although pilgrims have since removed it.
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Among some Zoroastrians, it is believed that Chak Chak is where Nikbanou, the second daughter of the Iranian king ], was cornered by the ] in 640 CE, during the ]. Fearing that she would be captured, she prayed to ] for protection, prompting the mountain to miraculously open up and provide her with shelter.


⚫ Notable features of Chak Chak include the mountain's ever-dripping spring, which are said to be tears of grief that are shed in remembrance of Nikbanou. Growing beside the holy spring is an immense and ancient tree that is said to be Nikbanou's cane. Legend also has it that a petrified colorful cloth from Nikbanou was also visible in the rocks, although pilgrims have since removed it.
⚫ The actual temple of Chak Chak is a man-made grotto sheltered by two large bronze doors. The shrine enclosure is floored with marble and its walls are darkened by fires kept eternally burning in the sanctuary. In the cliffs below the shrine are several roofed pavilions constructed to accommodate pilgrims.


== Photo Gallery == == Temple of Chak Chak ==
⚫ The actual temple of Chak Chak is a man-made grotto sheltered by two large bronze doors. The shrine enclosure is floored with marble and its walls are darkened by fires eternally burning in the sanctuary. In the cliffs below the shrine are several roofed pavilions constructed to accommodate pilgrims.

==Gallery ==
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File:Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak-1.jpg|'''Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak''' File:Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak-1.jpg|'''Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak'''
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File:Zoroastrian temple doors opening.jpg|'''Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak''' File:Zoroastrian temple doors opening.jpg|'''Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak'''
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Latest revision as of 16:08, 21 November 2024

Village in Yazd, Iran Village in Yazd, Iran
Chak Chak چک‌چکChāhak-e Ardakān, Pīr-e Sabz
Village
Chak Chak in 2015Chak Chak in 2015
Chak Chak is located in IranChak ChakChak ChakLocation within Iran
Coordinates: 32°20′53.14″N 54°24′31.04″E / 32.3480944°N 54.4086222°E / 32.3480944; 54.4086222
Country Iran
ProvinceYazd
CountyArdakan
BakhshKharanaq
Rural DistrictRobatat
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Chak Chak or Chek Chek (Persian: چک‌چک, lit. 'Drip-Drip'), also called Chāhak-e Ardakān (چاهکِ اردکان, lit. 'Well of Ardakan') or Pīr-e Sabz (پیر سبز, lit. 'The Green Pir'), is a village in the Yazd Province of Iran. Located near the city of Ardakan, its existence was noted in the 2006 Iranian census, but its population was not reported.

The village consists of a "pir" (a pilgrimage site for Zoroastrians) perched beneath a towering cliff face in the desert of central Iran. It is the most sacred of the mountain shrines of Zoroastrianism, which was formerly the majority and official religion of the Iranian nation. Each year, from 14 to 18 June, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran and India, among other countries, flock to the site's fire temple.

In Zoroastrian tradition

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Among some Zoroastrians, it is believed that Chak Chak is where Nikbanou, the second daughter of the Iranian king Yazdegerd III, was cornered by the Rashidun army in 640 CE, during the Arab conquest of Iran. Fearing that she would be captured, she prayed to Ahura Mazda for protection, prompting the mountain to miraculously open up and provide her with shelter.

Notable features of Chak Chak include the mountain's ever-dripping spring, which are said to be tears of grief that are shed in remembrance of Nikbanou. Growing beside the holy spring is an immense and ancient tree that is said to be Nikbanou's cane. Legend also has it that a petrified colorful cloth from Nikbanou was also visible in the rocks, although pilgrims have since removed it.

Temple of Chak Chak

The actual temple of Chak Chak is a man-made grotto sheltered by two large bronze doors. The shrine enclosure is floored with marble and its walls are darkened by fires eternally burning in the sanctuary. In the cliffs below the shrine are several roofed pavilions constructed to accommodate pilgrims.

Gallery

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  • Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak
  • Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak
  • Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak
  • Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak Iran - Yazd - Chak Chak

References

  1. Chak Chak can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3057726" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 20 September 2011.

External links

  • Articles about Chak Chak
  • Ali Attar, Pir-e Sabz, in Persian, Jadid Online, 2007, .
    A slide show of Pir-e Sabz: (4 min 43 sec).
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