Anti-Lebanon mountains

The Anti-Lebanon Mountains extend for 150 kilometers along the Syria-Lebanon border, reaching heights of 2,814 meters at their highest point.

The mountains received their name from Greek and Latin origins, with 'anti' referring to their parallel position to the Lebanon mountain range.

Local communities in the Anti-Lebanon Mountains maintain traditional practices of nomadic herding, which shapes their daily routines and social structures.

The western slopes of the mountains contain deciduous and coniferous forests, including species such as Cilician fir, Lebanon cedar, and Greek juniper.

The geographical formation creates a rain shadow effect, resulting in notably different climate conditions between the western and eastern mountain slopes.

Location: Syria

Elevation above the sea: 2,814 m

GPS coordinates: 34.00000,36.50000

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15