Sangtarashan cave
Artificial cave in Jahrom, Iran From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sangtarashan cave (Persian: غار سنگتراشان, also known as Sangshekanan cave and Sangeshkan cave) is a man-made cave located in Jahrom, southern Iran. Although commonly referred to as a "cave," it is actually an artificial excavation, meaning it does not meet the geological criteria of a natural cave.
| Sangtarashan cave | |
|---|---|
| غار سنگتراشان | |
Sangtarashan cave | |
 Location in Iran | |
| Location | Jahrom, Fars province, Iran |
| Coordinates | 28.4854°N 53.5818°E |
| Length | 350 meters |
| Elevation | 1,091 meters |
| Geology | Limestone and dolomite |
The cave dates back to 150 years ago and is regarded as the largest artificial cave in the world. The cave lies to the south of Jahrom.[1][2]
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