Huto and Kamarband Caves

Hotu and Kamarband caves are two caves that are about 100 meters apart. The caves are located in the village of Trojan, five kilometers southwest of Behshahr city.

Hotu is the name of a cave near Behshahr, located in the village of Shahid Abad, dating back to ancient times, and significant antiquities about early human life were found there. This cave is located on the slopes of Alborz Mountain that is facing the sea.

In these caves, skeletons were discovered that are estimated to have been around 70,000 years ago. These skeletons belonged to one man and two women. This discovery shows that this place dates back to 75,000 BC. These skeletons belong to the Neanderthal era. In addition to these skeletons, other things such as animal bones, pottery fragments, and flint have also been discovered. What has been discovered at this location includes signs of the Ice Age, Iron Age, Neolithic, and Early Paleolithic. The discovery was led in the Year 1951 by Professor, Carleton S. Coon, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

You can visit other areas of Behshahr after visiting these marvelous historical caves. Behshahr has many natural attractions such as springs, waterfalls, caves, beaches, forests, and protected areas.

• Where to stay?   

If you visit all the tourist attractions of Behshahr, you need to stay several nights. The city of Behshahr does not have many hotels. But you can rent a villa in the Behshahr. Abbas Abad Hotel and Afshar Hotel are Behshahr hotels where you can book a room. We suggest you book your hotel or villa on holiday or rainy days in the Behshahr before travel.

• What is the best time to go?

Behshahr has its beauty in all seasons. But if you want to enjoy the city's favorable climate, it's best to choose spring or autumn. In the summer, the city becomes very hot and humid. We suggest you go to these caves in the morning.

• Getting there?

Trojan Village is very close to the city of Behshahr. The distance between this village and Behshahr is only 10 minutes by car. You can reach this village from inside the city and from Hasheminejad Boulevard. Or use the Siahkalrood-Mazandaran Road to reach this village.