Have you ever heard the name of the Espahbod Khorshid Cave in Iran? Do you know in which region of Iran this 300 million year old cave is located? The historical cave of Espahbad Khurshid is a natural cave with an opening of 90 meters. It is in the city of Swadkoh, Mazandaran, and was in the list of national monuments of Iran in 2013. If you would like to know more about the story of Espahbad Khursheed Cave, join us today on the Hey Persia blog.
Where is the cave of Espahbad Khorshid?
The historical cave of Espahbad Khurshid is a historical site located at an altitude of 1150 meters above the ground, in the Doab region of Mazandaran. This natural cave is located at a distance of about 5.1 km from the Svadkooh-Tehran road, and the path to reach it is not easy.
Espahbod Khorshid Cave in Iran
In 1381 AH, Espahbad Khorshid Savadkooh cave, the largest natural cave opening in the world, was in the list of national monuments of Iran. Espahbad Khurshid Cave is 182 km from Tehran and it is also “Karkil Dej”. This area, which is one of the sights of Swadkoh, has the largest natural cave opening in the world and was by a team of speleologists in 1335 AH. In the past, there was drinking water inside the cave of Espahbad Khursheed, this, along with the strategic location of the cave, caused the rebels to use the cave as a long-term shelter.
One of the very interesting points about the historical cave of Espahbod Khurshid is the way water is into the cave. In order to direct the water, a stone path was from the upstream of the village of “Kamarpesht” in the past, traces of which still remain, and the water was directed to the mouth of the cave in this way. There is a strong and stable 7-story fortress inside the cave of Espahbad Khurshid Sawadkoh, which belongs to the Sassanid period and has the title of the largest and oldest fortress inside the cave. This strong fortress has various components such as tower, fire temple, water tank, bath and oven.
Espahbod Khorshid Cave Frontier
In front of Espahbad Khurshid cave, you will see a very beautiful and stunning view of the nature of the region, which will enchant the eyes of every viewer with its beauty.
The history of Sahbod Khursheed Swadkoh Cave. There is a mysterious story about the fortress in the cave. It seems that “Espahbod Khorshid”, one of the famous rulers of Tabaristan, after tricked by “Mahdi” the son of Mansour Abbasi, left his family and wealth inside the cave and went to fight the Arabs, but the Arabs surrounded the fortress and could not enter the cave. With a cowardly act, they poisoned the cave’s drinking water and conquered the cave by massacring the family of Espahbod Khorshid.
Espahbod Khorshid Inner Cave
Espahbad Khurshid Cave is in historical texts such as Tabaristan History book as “Aishe Gargili Fortress Arch”. The best time to travel to the historical cave of Espahbod Khurshid
Considering the geographical location of the region, the best time to visit it is spring and summer when the region has a pleasant climate.
The access route to the cave of Espahbod Khursheed Sawadkoh
If you want to travel from Tehran and visit Espahbad Khurshid Cave, you should enter Firuzkoh Road and after passing Versak Bridge and Orim Rudbar Church, change the direction towards Khatirkoh and finally reach the magnificent cave after 3 hours.
Sightseeing attractions near Espahbod Khurshid Cave
Near this historical and unique cave, Kalengo Castle, Gadok Caravanserai and Beech Forest are located. We suggest that if you have enough time, you should also visit these places of interest in Mazandaran.
Espahbod Khorshid Cave in Iran
The cave of Espahbad Khurshid Swadkoh is one of the most unique and special military fortifications in the country, which is even capable of being globally in UNESCO. But this big and important historical monument is facing the big problem of erosion near the cave and its surroundings these days. According to cultural heritage experts, excavation and harvesting from nearby mines by loaders and heavy machines causes damage to the ecology of the area and the cave. On the other hand, there is Doab shooting field near this area, which has not closed yet and it causes damage to the environment.
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