Mount Shifon, Volcanic summit in Golan Heights, Israel.
Mount Shifon rises to 971 meters above sea level, featuring two distinct peaks with the northern side displaying a steeper elevation than the southern slope.
The mountain area became a significant battleground during the 1973 war, where Syrian and Israeli forces engaged in intense tank battles for territorial control.
A basalt stone amphitheater at the summit serves as both an observation point and a memorial site, commemorating the soldiers who fought in past conflicts.
Access to Mount Shifon is restricted during weekdays due to military training exercises, with public visits permitted only during weekends via a dirt road from Highway 91.
The mountain's geology reveals its formation as an ash cone volcano, characterized by gas eruptions that created deposits of scoria and tuff around the central vent.
Location: Golan Heights
Elevation above the sea: 971 m
Part of: Golan Heights
GPS coordinates: 33.06930,35.76910
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:32
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