Interesting facts about Mount Damavand

the beautiful landscape of Damavand’s hill

Damavand mountain has other names such as Donbavand and Bikni. in Iranian culture, Damavand is the symbol of sustainability and steadiness and is the first natural heritage site in Iran. It is also Iranian national symbol and roof of Iran.

Mount Damavand, Roof of Iran

Mount Damavand, the highest peak of Iran, with the height of 5619 meters above the sea level is a semi active volcano, which is located in the middle of Alborz range. Alborz range is an ancient range of mountains including several mountains with the elevation of 4000 and more. Damavand is located in north of Iran in the vicinity of Hyrcanian forests.  Damavand is also the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in Asia.

Damavand is located in the Lar National Park

Damavand is located around 60 km north-east of the city in the Eastern side of the Lar National Park where it towers above the surrounding land.

Damavand is a semi-active volcano

As it is a semi-active volcano there is a small concave crater in the summit. Scientific evidence shows that Damavand’s last eruption happened in approximately 5300 BC. The volcano is considered to be dormant, though it does have an active fumarole system.

there are interesting fictions about Damavand

Damavand is a significant mountain in Persian mythology. It is said to be a place from which a magic arrow was fired by Fereidoon to mark the boundary between Iran and Touran.

Damavand has a rich bio diversity

Damavand’s bio diversity is very rich consisting more than 2000 plant species and numerous endemic plants which grows in Damavand’s hills. In spring and summer, outstanding beautiful landscapes appear and climbers enjoy hiking in an intact environment full of natural beauty.

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