Komishan Cave

Komishan Cave, also known as Gomishan Cave, is located in the village of Komishan in Neka County, next to the Sari–Gorgan road. This historic cave lies in the heart of the Hotukesh mountain foothills and dates back about 11,000 years, which makes it one of the earliest sites of village settlement in Mazandaran. The cave mouth opens to the north. It is about 6 meters wide, with an interior height of up to 15 meters, and sits at an elevation of 45 meters above sea level.

The interior of Komishan Cave consists of two main passages. Archaeological excavations have so far uncovered 40,000 bone fragments, 30,000 stone tools and a considerable number of pottery pieces. Studies suggest that the early inhabitants of this area left the cave in the sixth millennium BC and moved to village settlements such as Abbasabad Tepe. Archaeological finds from the Mesolithic, Epipaleolithic and Neolithic periods have made Komishan Cave one of the most important sites for studying humanity's transition from cave dwelling to village life. For this reason, the cave was registered on 16 Mehr 1379 (Solar Hijri) as one of Iran's National Monuments, under registration number 2797.

The cave is reached via Neka County, along a route of about 4 to 5 kilometers. Entry to the cave is free, but because of its historical importance and the sensitivity of the site, visitors must show complete respect for the environment and must not dig or damage its internal structure. Visitors can also walk in the natural surroundings of the cave and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the area. However, digging up soil or tampering with discovered objects can damage the ancient heritage.