Location East Azarbaijan, Iran Mountain type Stratovolcano Elevation 3,707 m Listing Ultra-prominent peak | Age of rock 12–0.14 million years Last eruption Unknown Prominence 1,826 m | |
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Similar Sabalan, Mount Damavand, Taftan, Alam‑Kuh, Zard‑Kuh | ||
Sahand (Persian : سهند), is a massive, heavily eroded stratovolcano in East Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran. At 3,707 m (12,162 ft), it is the highest mountain in the province of East Azarbaijan.
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Map of Sahand, Iran
It is one of the highest mountains in Iranian Azerbaijan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country. The Sahand mountains are directly south of Tabriz, the highest peak of which is Kamal at an elevation of 3,707 m.. Approximately 17 peaks can be accounted for as being over 3,000 m. in height. Due to the presence of a variety of flora and fauna, the Sahand mountains are known as the bride of mountains in Iran.
The absolute dating of Sahand rocks indicates that this volcano has been sporadically active from 12 million years ago up to almost 0.14 million years ago. Sahand is made chiefly of dacite and associated felsic rocks.
Winter sports
Sahand Ski Resort is on the northern foothills of the mountain and near the city of Tabriz. This complex, also known as the Sahand Skiing Stadium, has a 1200 meters length ski area and skiing and snowboarding is practiced in the resort. The snow statue competition, which runs once a year at mid-winter in the stadium is a famous and amusing event, which attracts spectators and competitors from all over the country.