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Hora Karatau, Mountain summit in Simferopol district, Ukraine.

Mount Karatau rises to 1220 meters within the Karabi-Yayla ridge, featuring northern slopes that house the small freshwater lake Karatau-gol.

The location received national protection status in 1960 and was elevated to state-level natural monument designation in March 1981.

Local forestry services maintain this natural monument, which contains beech trees reaching ages between 100 and 200 years.

The mountain lies near Generalskoe village and Alushta city, with the Alushta State Forestry managing access and conservation efforts.

The northern slope contains one of the largest beech forest concentrations in Karabi-Yayla, with trees growing to heights of 15-18 meters.

GPS coordinates: 44.84757,34.49016

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06

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