Atashgah Cave

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Atashgah Cave, Manmade grotto in Kashmar County, Iran.

Located 20 kilometers northwest of Kashmar city, Atashgah Cave features two entrance passages leading into its carefully designed interior spaces.

The cave forms part of the ancient Atashgah Castle complex, constructed during the Sasanian Empire as a strategic defensive fortification.

The architectural elements of Atashgah Cave demonstrate the engineering capabilities of Persian builders during the Sasanian period.

Located at coordinates 35.317111 latitude and 58.383806 longitude, visitors can explore both the interior structure and exterior surroundings.

Three sides of the cave structure are surrounded by steep precipices, which contributed to its defensive capabilities in ancient times.

Location: Kashmar County

Architectural style: Sasanian architecture

Part of: Atashgah Castle

GPS coordinates: 35.31711,58.38381

Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:05

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