Prominence 1,102 m | Elevation 4,243 m | |
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Mountain range Caucasus Mountains, Greater Caucasus Similar Mount Bazardüzü, Tufan Dağı, Shalbuzdag, Diklosmta, Mount Elbrus | ||
Mount Shahdagh (Azerbaijani: Şahdağ) is a mountain peak of the Greater Caucasus range, located in Qusar rayon of Azerbaijan, close to the border with Russia. The elevation of the peak is 4,243 metres above the sea level. Prehistoric cave dwellings have been discovered at the base of the mountain indicating habitation for over 9,000 years.
Map of Mount Shahdagh, Azerbaijan
Among the earth rocks found in Shahdag are magnesian lime, chalkstone and marble. Winter temperatures at Shahdag average -20°C.
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