Kahak Cave
| Kahak Cave | |
|---|---|
 The Cave of Kahak, Iran | |
| Location |  Iran |
| Coordinates | 34°03′23″N 50°45′35″E / 34.0563°N 50.7597°E |
| Elevation | 1,883 m |
| Geology | Limestone |
Kahak Cave is a natural limestone cave located east of Kahak Village, near Delijan,[1] along the boundary between Markazi and Qom provinces.[2] It is situated approximately 86 kilometers south of Qom and west of Delijan.[3] The cave's entrance, a circular opening about 70 centimeters in diameter, is situated at an elevation of 8 meters above the hill.[4]
Description
[edit]The interior consists of a series of large platforms separated by pits ranging from 10 to 20 meters in depth.[5] Geologists believe these formations were created by a major landslide in the distant past. The cave also contains numerous gypsum columns, some reaching heights of up to 14 meters.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kahak Cave, Kahak, Delijan, Delijan County, Markazi Province, Iran". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
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- ^ "Kahak Cave: One of The Most Attractive Ones in Iran - Tourism news". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ basirat.ir. "Kahak Cave: Ideal Choice for Adventurous Cavers". en. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ www.sirang.com, Sirang Rasaneh. "Kahak Cave 2025 | Arak, Markazi | Sights - ITTO". itto.org | Iran Tourism & Touring. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ "Kahak Cave: One of The Most Attractive Ones in Iran - Tourism news". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved 2025-03-26.