Damavad Mountain
Persia...Damavand Mountain
Mount Damavand also known as Donbavand, is a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Iran with a special place in the Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle Alborz Range, it is just 66 km. (41 miles) northeast of Tehran, near the Southern coast of the Caspian Sea, and it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. It is surrounded by the smaller and comparatively rugged peaks of the Alborz range, but its great height and classic volcanic shape, unique to the region, grant it dominance and isolation.
Mt. Damavand is not an active volcano, however there are fumaroles near the summit crater that deposit sulfur and steam occasionally. The view from the summit is an amazing panorama of Iran's vast expanse of mountains, valleys, and deserts.
The climb of Damavand is non-technical, but offers challenging climbing and remarkable scenery.
There are at least 16 known routes to the summit which have different difficulties. Some of them are very dangerous and need rock climbing.
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