BISTOON (IRAN)INTERNATIONAL CLIMBING MEETING
GREAT LIMESTONE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Photos and info: Samira Samimi
Bisotun is located along the ancient trade route linking the Iranian high plateu with Mesopotamia and features remains and monuments from varius persian empire periods. Among others there is a 5km long crag with 50 routes on excellent limestone. In october 2010 various climbers from European countries met with fellow climbers from Iran and opened more multi-pitch routes. .