Kediet ej Jill, Summit in Tiris Zemmour region, Mauritania.
Kediet ej Jill stands as a massive inselberg reaching 917 meters above sea level, making it the highest elevation point in Mauritania.
French administrators first identified iron ore deposits at Kediet ej Jill in the 1930s, leading to mining operations that began in 1962 through MIFERMA company.
The mountain's name derives from local Hassaniya language, while its presence shapes the daily activities of nearby communities through mining and water resources.
Access to Kediet ej Jill requires coordination with local guides and mining authorities, as the area contains active mining operations and limited infrastructure.
The mountain's iron oxide composition creates an intense blue-gray color and generates magnetic field disruptions that assist in mineral detection.
GPS coordinates: 22.65411,-12.57482
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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