Karaftu Caves

Karaftu Caves

Set in the side of a large cliff, the caves have four floors with nested rooms connected by corridors and stairs. They have been inhabited from Seleucid era until Islamic era.

Details

Features
Greek inscription, rock-cut architecture
Language
Greek language
Location
Kurdistan province, Iran
Registry
UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site (2022)
Discovery
1940 (National Monument registration)
Photo Width
250px
Photo Caption
Karaftu Cave