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In the twists and turns of the heights of the Alborz, are large crevices, some of which are in the form of natural caves, whilst others are man-made. The followings are the caves of Mazandaran Province: Espahbod Khorshid Cave, Savad Kooh This cave is located between the railway station of Pol-e-Sefid and Sorkh Abad, in the vicinity of 'Do Ab'. It was discovered in the year 1956. The cave has a simple area or hall, with a ceiling 80 m. in width and height, and is considered spectacular in the world. Near this cave is a remnant of a ruined castle and tower, which was once a beautiful structure of stone and mortar. This cave is also known as 'Dej-e-Afsanehie', and this was most probably the defense center of the Espahbodan of Mazandaran in the past. Div Sefid Cave, Noshahr This cave is in the vicinity of 'Mazgah' close to the Div Sefid peak, and was used as a defense area by Espahbodan of Mazandaran in the ancient times. In distances between the sea, peak and the said cave, eight castles exist which have turned into the shape of ancient hillocks. These are named as Bardozdak, Hesht, Anjeerpol, Valiamoo, Imam Qalleh and Div Qalleh. But at present nothing is left to be seen. Kamarband and Hotoo Cave, Behshahr These caves are located in the village of Tarujen, 5 km. south west of Behshahr. The same were discovered in 1949. Discoveries made here have revealed the life style of primitive man in three periods related to the stone ages. Three human skeletons have been discovered in Kamarband cave, dating to approximately 75,000 years B.C. Besides these, there were blades made out of flint, and bones of walrus and deer. Articles discovered from these two caves are supplementary, and reveal the development of man from the ice age up to this date in the Mazandaran territory. Peer-e-zan Khany Cave, Noor This cave is near the village of 'Oklav' in the vicinity of Noor and Kujur. The entrance of the cave measures approximately 2m. x 2 m. and there are various crevices present here. Regarding the length, it is a small and tight cave. Other Historical and Natural Caves, Mazandaran Other caves of Mazandaran Province are the following: Ab Esk in the Haraz valley; Keeja Kochal in the heights of Do Ab; Yakh Morad near Gachsar; Siyahpur in the vicinity of Amiri between the Haraz Valley Larijan and Firooz Kooh; the Hildu cave near the Shurab village of Sary and the Khoram Abad cave near Khoram Abad of Tonekabon. |
