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Alborz

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A beautiful view of the Alborz mountains taken from Haraz road in Mazandaran, Iran.

The Beautiful Alborz Mountains

The Alborz is a grand mountain range in northern Iran. It stretches from the border of Azerbaijan along the western and southern coast of the Caspian Sea. These mountains are very tall and full of natural beauty.

The Alborz range has three parts: the Western, Central, and Eastern Alborz Mountains. The Western Alborz is often called the Talysh. The Central Alborz runs along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, and the Eastern Alborz heads northeast.

One of the most famous peaks in the Central Alborz is Mount Damavand. It is the highest mountain in Iran and the 12th most prominent peak in the world. People love to hike and explore these mountains because of their beauty.

The name Alborz comes from an old mountain called Harā Barazaitī. This name changed over time to become Alborz. The Alborz mountains are special to many people because of their tall peaks, forests, and lakes. They are a wonderful place for nature lovers to visit.

Images

A stunning aerial view of Mount Damavand, a tall volcano in Iran, showing its snowy peak and surrounding landscape.
A beautiful view of the Alborz Mountains in Semnan Province, Iran, taken from inside a train.
A scenic aerial view of Tehran, showing the city with the Alborz Mountains and Tochal Mountain in the background, including the Milad Tower.
A bird's-eye view of Tehran, Iran, showing the city spread out below from an airplane.
A colorful map of the Alborz mountain range in northern Iran, showing various geographical features and rivers.
A stunning view of Earth from space, showing our beautiful planet surrounded by the vastness of space.

Related articles

Mountain range
Iran
Azerbaijan
Coast
Caspian Sea

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