Karfto Cave is an ancient cave and historical monument in Kurdistan province, which is located on a high rock in the east of Saqqez city and northwest of Divandara city.
Crafto Cave
This cave has been inhabited by humans in different historical eras and artifacts from prehistoric, Parthian, Sasanian, and Islamic periods have been found in it.
Crafto cave architecture:
Crafto cave has two natural and manual parts. The natural part of the cave includes several halls and rooms created by natural factors. The lower part of the cave consists of rooms, porches, and corridors created by man in the heart of the rock.
The historical monuments of Karftu Cave:
In Karfto Cave, many historical artifacts have been found, including the following:
Rock carvings and inscriptions: There are numerous carvings and inscriptions in different languages, including Pahlavi, Greek, and Persian, in Karftu Cave.
Tombstones: In the Karfto Cave, numerous tombstones from different historical periods have been found.
Earthenware: In Karfto Cave, numerous earthenware from different historical periods have been found.
Significance of Crofto Cave:
Karfto cave is of great historical and cultural importance. As one of the largest caves in Iran, this cave provides valuable information about the history and culture of the region to historians and archaeologists.
Tourist Attractions:
In addition to the historical and cultural value, Karfto Cave has many tourist attractions, including the following:
Natural scenery: Karfto Cave is located in a mountainous and forested area and has pristine and eye-catching natural scenery.
Wetlands: Inside Karfto Cave, there are several small wetlands that double the beauty of the cave.
Natural waterfalls: There are many natural waterfalls inside Krefto Cave, which have created a beautiful and spectacular view.
