Suraxanı raion

Suraxanı (Surakhany) is a settlement and raion of Baku, Azerbaijan.

The region is best known for the Fire Temple of Baku on the northern edge of town, a castle-like temple and monastery complex known locally as the Ateşgah or Ateshgyakh.

The local Tat name of the raion is said to related to "the Persian words 'Surakh' (hole) or Surkh/ Sorkh (red) and 'khani' (source or fountain).

According to historical sources, before the construction of the Parsi Temple Of Fire (Atashgah) in Surakhany at the end of the 18th century, the local people also worshipped at this site because of the 'seven holes with burning flame'.

"[3] The township itself is poor and surrounded by the petrochemical industry facilities that are endemic to the Absheron Peninsula.

Newly-built school complex 87 in Surakhani district, Baku
Azərsu – Water Company