Sangtarashan cave (Persian: غار سنگتراشان, also known as Sangshekanan cave and Sangeshkan cave) is located in the Jahrom, in southern Iran. Despite being known as a cave, it is manmade, and is therefore not considered a true cave, as these must be naturally forming.
| Sangtarashan cave | |
|---|---|
| غار سنگتراشان | |
 Sangtarashan cave | |
  Location in Iran | |
| Location | Jahrom, Fars province, Iran |
| Coordinates | 28°29′07″N 53°34′54″E / 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]
References
edit- ^ Ziba shahr-e Fars, Ali Athari, pages 428 - 432
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