Zendan-e Soleyman, Dormant volcano and shrine in Chaman Rural District, Iran
The conical mountain rises 97 meters above ground level, featuring a deep crater at its summit and limestone formations along its slopes.
During the Sassanid period between the 5th and 7th centuries CE, this natural formation served as a significant Zoroastrian sanctuary.
Local traditions connect the site to King Solomon, suggesting he used the crater as a prison for supernatural beings according to Persian mythology.
The mountain peak stands at 2,254 meters elevation and requires a 15-minute hike from the Takab road to reach the crater edge.
The formation developed through artesian springs rather than volcanic activity, creating distinct limestone deposits that shaped its current structure.
Location: Chaman Rural District
Elevation above the sea: 2,254 m
GPS coordinates: 36.61444,47.20167
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:05
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