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Anjedan Caves, Arak These caves are located 40 km. to the east of Arak around the Anjedan Village, and beside the natural and historical attractions of this village have special charm of their own. Other caves of this vicinity are the Assily, Miyanlanoon or Kolucheh Bala, Taq Reche, Giveh Kesh and Shoqal Darreh Caves. Out of the above mentioned caves, Assily and Taq Reche caves are more site seeing and important. The Assily Cave is 73.5 m. in length, and during the rainy season the scene of its stalactites and stalagmites are worth seeing. This cave is located 5 km. to the west of Anjedan. The Taq Reche Avenue also to the presence of two old trees near the opening of the cave renders a special beauty. Aqdash Cave, Saveh This cave is located in the mountains to the north of the Aqdash Village, in the Nobaran district of Saveh. In this cave, there are drawings showing human beings hunting animals. In this respect, this cave bears archaeological importance. Chal Nakhjir Cave, Delijan Chal Nakhjir is a rare geological phenomenon which was recently discovered in 1989 and is located in the township of Delijan. This cave belongs to the Cenozoic period and has been formed as a result of tectonic factors and aerobic chemical reactions. It has beautiful decorative stones. The height of this cave in some places reaches over 20 m. and has deep valleys in its divergent paths. The reflection of light through prism of crystals and calcite stones, beside variable hangings from ceiling and spongy crystal covering of the walls and flooring, create an exotic sight and ranks this cave to one of the most beautiful and outstanding caves of the world in attracting tourists. Certain characteristics such as passages, lakes, pools and columns have presented a special beauty to this cave. It is said that there is a pool of water at the end of this cave with large halls alongside. This cave is a rare and exceptional site for tourists is worth seeing. Kahak Cave, Delijan This cave is located to the east of the Kahak Village near Delijan, and has wonderful scenes. It is one of the most important caves in this region, and lies between the Markazi and Qom provinces. Shah Zand Cave, Arak This cave is 35 km. to the south west of Arak. From ancient times this cave was a sacred and pilgrimage site for the Zoroastrians and annually many Zoroastrians from all over the country as well as India visit this cave for pilgrimage. On the walls of the cave various Iranian and Zoroastrian names such as "Poolad Tirandaz" and "Siavash Shahryar" have been engraved. Near the Iraj Village, there is a village named "Gowza". In this village there are some graves with huge tombstones, highly respected by Zoroastrians. It appears that these graves are related to the ones in the cave. People believe that famous brave men who accompanied "Keykhosrow" the mythical hero in the "Shahnameh" of "Ferdowsi" are buried here. Shah Bolbol Cave, Mahallat This cave is located in the eastern mountains of the Mahallat Township (between Khorheh and Delijan). The inhabitants respect this cave from the religions point of view. Some offer charity and their sacrifices to the needy near this site. There is a little spring in this cave, most visitors stay the night over here. Sooleh Khoonza Cave, Arak This cave is located in the Shams Abad Mountains, 15 km. to the south of Arak. To the right of the rocky wall of the mountain is the first opening of the cave and the second one exists in the higher altitudes. Sooleh Khoonza means "the hole of a house which has a spring". The cave is 27 m. in length and 1.5 m. wide. Higher up in this vicinity, there is another cave which has springs with drinking water. Other Caves, Markazi Other caves are: the Sefidkhani Cave 18 km. to the south of Arak which has refreshing water; Azad Khan Cave, to the west of Mahallat; Soorakh-e-Gav Cave to the north west of the Khorheh Village; Yekkeh Chah Cave in the south east mountains of Mahallat; Qaleh Jooq Cave near the Chehreqan Village of Vafs district of Arak; Mizdaj Cave near Mizdaj Village; Aynhoo Cave in the Robat Village; Khoda Afarin Cave in the Kolang Mahmood Mountains; Takht Koochak in Naqeh Gorge; Amjak Cave near Yooz Abad in Amjak Mountain; Yakhchal cave in mount Shahbaz of the Rasband Mountain ranges; Ali Khorandeh Cave in Tafresh; Sadeq Ali Cave in Tooreh; Vafs Cave to the west of Arak; Shah Pasand Mountain Cave to the north west of Saveh; Goldar Golcheshmeh Cave to the south of Nimvar Mahallat; Cheshmeh Cave to the north of Mahallat; Koshtehriz Cave to the north west of Mahallat and Baba Jaber cave near Yekeh Chah Village to the south east of Mahallat. |
