Katlekhor Cave, a gem in the heart of Zanjan
Katlekhor Cave, a gem in the heart of Zanjan province, with an age of 120 million years, contains many untold secrets. This amazing cave, with a length of 13 kilometers, is known as the longest exploratory cave in Iran, and it fascinates every tourist with the unique beauty and variety of lanterns and natural sculptures.
The seven wonders of Katlekhor:
Multiple floors: This cave has 7 floors, of which 3 floors have been fully explored and the other 4 floors have been incompletely explored. Each floor has its own unique world and amazes visitors with lanterns and natural sculptures of different shapes.
Luminous lanterns: in some parts of the cave, due to the presence of impurities in the stones, lanterns can be seen in different colors such as yellow, orange and red. The passage of light through these lanterns creates a wonderful and dreamy scene.
Underground lakes: Deep in the cave, there are underground lakes with clear and warm water that double the beauty of this place. The silence of the cave and the reflection of light on the water of the lake create a relaxing and soulful atmosphere.
Natural sculptures: The erosion of rocks over millions of years has created natural sculptures of different shapes such as humans, animals and objects in the cave. These sculptures arouse the imagination of the visitors and take them to the world of stories and legends.
Biodiversity: Various species of animals such as bats, mice and insects live in Katlekhor Cave. The existence of these animals shows the biodiversity and dynamics of this unique ecosystem.
Historical value: In Katlekhor Cave, evidences of human habitation in past times have been discovered. This evidence includes stone tools, pottery and remains. The discovery of these works provides valuable information about the history and culture of the region.
