Karkas Mountains, Mountain system in Isfahan Province, Iran
The Karkas Mountains stretch across central Iran for over 100 kilometers, reaching an elevation of 3,896 meters at their highest point near Natanz.
The name Karkas derives from Persian meaning vulture, yet some connect it to Kar-Kassi, an Assyrian term referencing the Kassite settlements in this region.
The eighth-century geographer Hamdollah Mostowfi described these mountains as reaching heights beyond a vulture's flight capabilities in his geographical writings.
March and April present the most favorable conditions for climbing, with multiple shelters positioned along the routes leading to the summit.
From the summit, climbers can observe the central Iranian desert, Mount Damavand, and the Zagros mountains when visibility permits.
Location: Isfahan Province
Elevation above the sea: 3,896 m
GPS coordinates: 33.45538,51.79978
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05
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