Mount Takht-e Suleyman

Mount Takht-e Suleyman

Takht-e-Soleiman summit
Highest point
Elevation 4,659 m (15,285 ft)
Coordinates 36°23′27″N 50°57′37″E / 36.39083°N 50.96028°E / 36.39083; 50.96028Coordinates: 36°23′27″N 50°57′37″E / 36.39083°N 50.96028°E / 36.39083; 50.96028
Geography
Mount Takht-e Suleyman

Location in Iran

Location Māzandarān, Iran
Parent range Alborz
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Takhte Soleyman or Takht-e Suleyman (Persian: تخت سلیمان) is a mountain in the Takht-e Suleyman Massif, Alborz mountain range, north of Iran.[1]

Takhte Soleyman means Solomon’s Throne (seat). Takhte Soleyman is a prominent peak that rises to the north of the 4850 m Alam Kuh Peak which is the highest point of the Takht-e Suleyman Massif. It dominates the view from the popular Sarchal Shelter.

Takhte Soleyman is a very rugged peak whose slopes are covered by cliffs/needles many of which can be thought of as sub-peaks. Despite this, the main route to the summit is non-technical through a boulder/scree covered area to the south.

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