Visit to the village of Barzali and its famous cave (Kafar Qaleh) || Journey into the heart of history

Hello everyone friends.
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Today I want to take you to show you a very special cave.

I had heard that there is a cave in the village of Barzali, and many people praised it. Barzali is one of the old and pleasant villages of North Khorasan, located in the heart of the mountains of Shirvan County, surrounded by gardens, pastures, and natural landscapes.

This village is adjacent to the villages of Goliyan and Astorkhi, and since it is a mountainous area, it has pristine nature and many valley paths. It is said that near these valleys, there is a cave called Kafar Qaleh, whose entrance looks like a crack in the heart of the rock. When you enter, you have to bend a little to pass through the opening and then reach a small hall that has a mysterious atmosphere.
In the past, signs such as ancient objects, handwritten books, and even human skulls have been found in this cave, which has led some to believe that it was once a refuge or a place of residence for humans. Around the cave, traces of stone walls and a small cemetery can also be seen, which increases this possibility.
All of this has made Barzali and its cave known among the people of the region as one of the sightseeing places full of mystery and intrigue.

After we arrived at the village of Barzali and wandered around the village a bit, we set off towards the cave. The path went through the heart of the valley, it was a dirt road and a bit rocky that we had to walk on foot. The weather was cool and pleasant, and the further we went, the more beautiful the scenery became. We walked for about half an hour until we finally saw the entrance of the cave from a distance. It looked like a narrow crack in the heart of the mountain. When we reached in front of it, we were excited to enter, because we had heard about it and its appearance was very mysterious.

I reached the top, standing right in front of the cave entrance. Up close, the crack in the heart of the stone looked very strange, as if it were a hidden door that wanted to take us to another world. I was panting from the uphill climb, but my excitement was greater than my fatigue. I rested a bit, then bent down and quietly entered. At first, you have to bend a little to get through. When I passed, a small, cool space opened up before my eyes. The silence of the cave mixed with the coolness of the air, and I felt like I had entered a place full of mystery. You have no idea how strange I felt.

When I looked out from the mouth of the cave, what caught my attention the most was the order of the mountains. The peaks stood in a neat line, as if nature had carefully arranged them side by side. The ridge line of the mountains was elongated and harmonious, not too crowded and tangled, more like a natural wall standing tall in front. This special order made their view calming, a kind of beautiful harmony between the peaks and valleys that made one feel like they were looking at a natural painting.
It had a very beautiful view.

The mouth of the cave had no specific arrangement; the stones were stacked irregularly on top of each other, and each had its own shape and size. Some were large and some were small, some were sharp and some were round, so that when you looked at them, you felt that each stone had fallen into its place and there was no rule behind it. This irregularity made the mouth of the cave maintain its wild and natural feel, giving excitement and a bit of a sense of adventure when entering it.

I didn't dare to go inside much, but I was able to take a look at the internal walls and take a picture of one part of it. The walls were rough and coarse, the stones gave a natural and untouched feeling. In some places, there were cracks and grooves on them that seemed to have been carved by years of rain and wind. The color of the stones was also not uniform, a combination of gray, brown, and some light streaks that the dim light of the cave fell on, creating a special effect.

The Cave of the Infidel Castle, which is another name for it, is the hidden secret of the Barzali village; a place where nature and history have come together to keep the stories of the past alive in the heart of the stones. A short journey but full of mystery and narrative.

No matter how much I say about the uniqueness of this area, it's still not enough.
I hope you have enjoyed these areas.
Until the next trip
Goodbye😍

Text & photogeaphy :@azamsohrabi