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Mount Derak

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Location
  
Shiraz, Iran

Age of rock
  
< 40,000 yrs

First ascent
  
Mid 1900s

Prominence
  
1,404 m

Parent range
  
Zagros Mountains

Topo map
  
Mount Derak

Mountain type
  
Sedimentary rock

Elevation
  
2,900 m

Mountain range
  
Zagros Mountains

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Easiest route
  
Hike via south western zone

Similar
  
Sefid Kooh, Alam‑Kuh, Dena, Mount Damavand, Azad Kuh

Mount Derak (known as Mother Mount) is a sedimentary rock mountain located in Shiraz, Fars, in the Middle East region in Iran. It is 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Shiraz, Fars. Mount Derak takes its name from its shape that is like a pregnant women (mother mountain). The peak is located in the Zagros Mountains and is part of the Shiraz city. This mountain is well known for its charming sunsets and as the hub for TV and radio telecommunication masts.

References

Mount Derak Wikipedia