Chahkooh Canyon
Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf. This ancient island, which came out of the water millions of years ago, contains a collection of the most beautiful natural phenomena,
one of the most different of which is the Chahkooh Canyon, which has been around since the lifetime of the island. Even though Qeshm is hot, you can enjoy seeing this rare natural phenomenon in all 4 seasons of the year.
What does Chahkooh mean?
Chahkooh means a mountain with a well. The reason for this name is the presence of 4 fresh water wells along the canyon, which in the past provided drinking water to the people of the surrounding villages. Local people believe that the well is filled with rainwater.
What do you know about Chahkooh Canyon of Qeshm?
Qeshm is the bride of the Persian Gulf. An island with a very old age that has many attractions, of which the Chahkooh canyon is one of the best. Visiting o is a good excuse to see other sights of Qeshm.Geologists believe that the Chahkooh was formed over millions of years due to soil erosion and rainfall. This canyon, which is 100 meters high, is made of sedimentary rocks and during its formation, various forms have appeared on it, which turns it into a stone cinema. A cinema similar to a spiral that was very wide at first, then gradually narrowed, but the height of the rocks does not decrease. That is why you think that you are approaching the end of the world. Of course, it is interesting to know that this canyon is cross-shaped; In this way, it includes 4 rocky corridors that narrow at the end of the path and meet each other in the center. Such this natural phenomenon has been seen in limited countries of the world.The intensity of the rain has caused beautiful depressions and ridges to form in different parts of the rock, which has added to the visual effect of the canyon. If you go to Chahkooh with an imaginative mind, you can see different views by looking at the surrounding rocks.
Chahkooh Canyon of Qeshm is the most beautiful cross sign in the world!!!
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