Ali Sadr Cave

1970s11 km surveyedIran

CountryIran

RegionHamedan

Discovered1970s

Size/Depth11 km surveyed

About Ali Sadr Cave

The worlds largest water cave. Visitors navigate by boat through underground lakes. The water is so clear that boats appear to float in air. Discovered by a shepherd. Stalactites in unusual shapes fill the chambers. The water depth reaches 14 m.

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