| Espi Mazget | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Zoroastrianism, Islam |
| Province | Gilan Province |
| Location | |
| Location |  Rezvanshahr County, Iran |
The Espi Mazget is a historical Fire Temple and Mosque belongs to the Sasanian Empire and is located in Rezvanshahr County, Gilan Province. [1] [2]
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