Sangtarashan cave
former quarry in Jahrom, Iranian national heritage site
Sangtarashan cave (Persian: غار سنگتراشان, also known as Sangshekanan cave and Sangeshkan cave) is located in the Jahrom, in southern Iran, it is the largest handmade cave in the world. It has several corridors, columns and openings.
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Location | Jahrom, Fars province |
Coordinates | 28°29′07″N 53°34′54″E / 28.4854°N 53.5818°E |
Length | 350 meters |
Elevation | 1091 meters |
Geology | Limestone and dolomite |