Badab-e Surt is often dubbed Iran’s “orange steps” for its naturally layered travertine terraces. Mineral-rich springs deposit iron oxides and carbonates that tint the pools from rust-red to pale yellow, creating a distinctive stair-step landscape on the Alborz foothills.
Iran’s Terraced Travertine Wonder
Badab-e Surt is often dubbed Iran’s “orange steps” for its naturally layered travertine terraces. Mineral-rich springs deposit iron oxides and carbonates that tint the pools from rust-red to pale yellow, creating a distinctive stair-step landscape on the Alborz foothills.