Castle legend

                   The legend of why Baku tower’s fires stopped burning

Once upon a time, an enemy besieged the fortress of Baku. However, Baku’s people refused the enemy’s request surrender. They decided to fight and defend their lives and fortress. So Baku’s people fought with great bravery but the situation inside the fortress became more and more perilous. The enemy implemented a tight siege to overthrow the defenders. The enemy cut the water supply. With no water and food, the defenders did not have any chance of survival. Meanwhile, Supreme Magi with other priests prayed in the fortress’ Holy Fire Temple-Tower. All together, they prayed to God of Ahura Mazda asking him to protect and help the people. After several days of non-stop praying, He heard priests’ blessings and prayers. A strong and devastating earthquake occurred. Thousand of enemies perished as a result and some survivors, ran away. Thus, the people of Baku escaped slavery but the Holy Fires were stopped on the top of the Fire Temple-Tower.^[