Niasar Chahartaqi & Rais Cave
نیاسر
A Sasanian four-arched fire temple in a mountain village west of Kashan, with an ancient rock-cut cave and a waterfall nearby.
Niasar is a small mountain town about 30 km west of Kashan. The four-arched temple (Chahartaqi) on the hill outside town dates to the Sasanian period. Four arches enclose a central dome, and it is a remnant of Zoroastrian fire ceremonies. Nearby, Rais Cave is a multi-level cavern carved by hand into the mountain, and its purpose is much debated. The town also has a waterfall and gardens from the Safavid period. During the May rosewater distillation season, the area is covered with roses, just as in Qamsar. Admission is cheap, and a hired car for a round trip takes about half a day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mashhad-e Ardehal
- Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin)
- Tepe Sialk
- Tabatabaei House
- Abbasi House
- Borujerdi House
- Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
- Ameri House