Farsan Cave

Farsan Cave, also known as the White Cave or Pars Cave, is located in South Khorasan Province, near the village of Saghouri in Nimbeluk District, Qaenat County. It is regarded as one of the region's rare natural wonders and is well known among local people for the distinctive shape of its entrances and its natural structure. The historic Farsan Cave was registered as a National Monument of Iran on 25 Esfand 1379 (Solar Hijri) under registration number 3342.

Farsan Cave, an ancient dwelling place, has three entrances. One of them collapsed in the 1347 (Solar Hijri) Khorasan earthquake, leaving only a natural stone bridge about 30 meters long and 20 meters high. This stone bridge, regarded as one of the cave's unique features, gives the area a beautiful and historic look. Inside the cave you can see the remains of stone architecture bonded with sarooj mortar, which was probably used as a water storage reservoir in the past. These structures, together with scattered pottery shards from the Seljuk and early Islamic periods, show that people used the cave as a safe dwelling in ancient times.

Visiting Farsan Cave is very appealing to nature tourism enthusiasts, cavers and history lovers. The best time to visit is from mid-spring to early autumn, when the weather is mild and it is easier to reach Saghouri village and the surrounding mountainous area. In winter and early spring, visiting is not recommended because of precipitation and severe cold, as the dirt and mountain roads become slippery or sometimes impassable. The route to Saghouri village goes from the city of Qaen toward Nimbeluk District, and from there you can drive to near the cave. For the visit, it is best to bring basic nature-tourism equipment such as suitable mountain footwear, warm clothing, a flashlight, and some water and food. There are no facilities such as lighting or safety provisions inside the cave, and going deep into it requires care and physical fitness. Also, because bats and some small animals live there, it is best to enter with caution.