Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock

34°08′45.7″N 57°50′24″E / 34.146028°N 57.84000°E / 34.146028; 57.84000


Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock (Persian: سنگ سوراخ فردوس – Sang-e-Sourakh Ferdows) is a natural geological formation located 35 km (22 mi) west of Ferdows, South Khorasan Province, Iran.

Description

"Sange Sourakh" translates to "Hole Rock" in Persian. Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock is an elliptical opening around 20 metres (66 ft) wide eroded in a Limestone hill.[1] The hole is believed to have been formed over millions of years by wind and water erosion, carving away at the limestone rock. The formation is steeped in local folklore and legends, adding to its cultural significance. It's nestled within a limestone hill. As the sun moves throughout the day, light illuminates different parts of the hole, creating a variety of differently-shaped shadows throughout the day.

Gallery

Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock
  • Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock, located in Ferdows County.
    Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock, located in Ferdows County.
  • View from inside Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock.
    View from inside Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock.
  • View from inside Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock.
    View from inside Ferdows Hole-in-the-Rock.

Notes

  1. ^ *کوه سنگ سوراخ (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
    • کویر مظفری وکوه سنگ سوراخ شاهکاری در دل طبیعت (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
    • "The Sange Sourakh Mountain".
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South Khorasan Province, Iran
Capital
  • Birjand



Counties and cities
Birjand County
  • Birjand
Boshruyeh County
  • Boshruyeh
  • Eresk
Darmian County
  • Asadiyeh
  • Tabas-e Masina
Ferdows County
Khusf County
Nehbandan County
Qaen County
Sarayan County
Sarbisheh County
Tabas County
Zirkuh County
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Populated places