Ali-Sadr Cave

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The Ali-Sadr Cave (Template:Langx), originally called Ali Saadr or Ali Sard (meaning cold), is a water cave which attracts visitors every year.[1] It is located in Ali Sadr, Kabudarahang County, about Script error: No such module "convert". north of Hamadan, western Iran.

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Faces of discovers, engraved on a stone board near cave entrance

Description

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Ali-Sadr Cave

This cave is located at 48°18'E 35°18'N, in the southern part of Ali Sadr village.

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Early occupation

Excavations and archeological studies of the cave have led to the discovery of ancient artworks, jugs and pitchers dating back to 12,000 years ago.[3] Animals, hunting scenes and bows and arrows are depicted on the walls and passages of the exit section. These images suggest mesolithic man used the cave as their abode. The cave was known during the reign of Darius I (521-485 BC) which can be verified by an old inscription at the entrance of the tunnel. However, the knowledge of the existence of the cave was lost and it was only rediscovered in 1963 by Iranian mountaineers.[1]

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Cauli Hower Stone

See also

References

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