Nezel Cave

Nezel Cave is one of the deepest and most mysterious natural caves in Iran. It is located in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, within the county of Charam. This limestone cave lies in the Juykhaneh area. With its complex structure, vertical shafts, water siphons and narrow passages, it is regarded as a specialist destination for professional cavers and for researchers in geology and environmental sciences. The system consists of two natural shafts, which collect the huge winter floods and the water from the region's melting snow.

The northern Nezel shaft has an opening 5 metres in diameter and is more than 60 metres deep. It is connected by small watercourses to the southern shaft, which lies about 30 metres away. The southern shaft has several openings with diameters of 10, 15 and 5 metres, and its deepest section is about 70 metres deep. Some local witnesses believe that these shafts continue as a cave, which calls for more specialised study and research. This is why this fascinating natural feature has remained largely unexplored.

Most parts of this natural site have yet to be discovered because of the lack of geological studies. Geologists and cavers should take serious action and carry out further surveys and exploration. Without doubt, such research could uncover the hidden corners and secrets of these natural shafts and increase their scientific and tourism value.