Tafresh Underground City, the Largest Man-made Ancient Cave in the Middle East

Dastkand Tafrash, an ancient underground city, is located in Tafrash, covering an estimated area of 150 hectares.

The underground city of Tafresh is located in the Torkhoran region of Markazi Province and is one of the notable historical and civilizational tourist attractions in Iran.

The excavation of the Dastkand began five years ago, and the area of this historical and ancient underground city is approximately 150 hectares.

Given this area, Dastkand Tafresh can be considered the largest underground city in Iran and possibly the largest in the Middle East.

During the excavation of the Dastkand, several pottery pieces, bones, stone mortars, and signs of life have been discovered, and so far, the age of this underground city has been attributed to the Seljuk period.

The underground city of Tafresh boasts a rich history, allowing tourists to gain insight into the identity and ancient heritage of Iranian civilization by visiting this unique site.