🧿 Karaftu Caves

Iran · Asia · 36.27°N, 46.85°E

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Karaftu Caves
The Karaftu Caves, also known as Karaftu Castle, are a mixture of natural and human-made caverns located on a mountainous terrain between Saqqez and Divandarreh, Kurdistan province, Iran. The limestone caves, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,000 m and stretching over 750 m, were formed naturally, but were modified by inhabitants over the centuries.

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CountryIran
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)36.27°N, 46.85°E · view on map

Karaftu Caves is located in Iran, in Asia.

More archaeological sites in Iran

Ali Kosh · Ali-Sadr Cave · Anshan (Persia) · Anubanini rock relief · Arrajan · Atashgah Castle · Bābā Jān Tepe · Bandian complex · Barm-e Delak · Bastam Citadel.

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