Gabr Cave

Gabr Cave is one of the tourist attractions of Fars Province, formed naturally through weathering and erosion. The cave is located in Estahban County, and the limestone deposits that have built up inside it make it a truly unique cave. Gabr Cave is hidden in the mountains, and because of its small entrance and its position below ground level, it is hard to spot. This is why the cave remained undiscovered for a long time and is, in a sense, a hidden cave. One of the most interesting things about it is its historical story, which makes a visit especially appealing to travellers.

According to historical accounts, after the Arab conquest of Iran, Zoroastrians took refuge in this cave and lived there for years. Large jars and pitchers found in the cave, dating to the Sasanian period and even earlier, point to the long history of the area. For this reason Estahban County is known as a historic town, and Gabr Cave holds an important part of that history. Because of the nature of its walls, numerous limestone formations have developed inside the cave, adding to its beauty. To reach the main chamber, you need to follow a passage that leads downward from the small entrance.

One of the distinctive features of Gabr Cave is its pleasant, cool temperature. Although Estahban County is a hot, dry area of Fars Province, the air inside the cave is noticeably cooler. To reach the cave, after leaving the main road you need to do about an hour of easy hiking along a footpath through scattered trees until you arrive at the entrance. The best seasons to visit are spring and summer, when the inside of the cave is cool and comfortable. When visiting, please respect the surrounding vegetation, avoid damaging the large jar and the limestone formations, and help preserve the heritage of this place by behaving responsibly.