What are the highest mountains in Jordan?

2021-12-11 2021-12-11T10:09:08Z
رنا السيلاوي
رنا السيلاوي
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<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Weather of Arabia</strong> - The mountainous heights in Jordan extend along the western part of the country, separating the borders of the Jordan Valley and the Eastern Desert, and include most of the cities in which the population is concentrated, such as: Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, and Karak, in addition to many historical and archaeological sites that It has always attracted ancient peoples such as: Jerash, Karak, Madaba and Petra.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The mountainous heights are characterized by the fact that they witness the <strong>highest rate of rainfall in Jordan</strong> . Therefore, they represent the greenest areas in Jordan. The northern part of the mountainous highlands chain in Jordan has been known throughout history as the Land of Gilad; Which extends south from the Umm Qais region to the north of the capital Amman directly. This geographical part of the country is characterized by its climate similar to that of the Mediterranean, and it differs from the southern part with its higher mountains and cooler temperatures.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>The highest mountain heights in Jordan</strong></span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>1. Jabal Umm al-Dami (1,854 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Umm al-Dami Mountain is considered the highest mountain in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a height of about 1,854 meters. It is located within the Aqaba Governorate near the border with Saudi Arabia in the Wadi Rum region. It should be noted that the top of this mountain <strong>usually witnesses snow over it; Because it is the highest mountain peaks in Jordan.</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>2. Jabal Rum (1,737 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Jabal Rum is the second tallest mountain in the Kingdom of Jordan, with a height of about 1,737 meters, and it represents the western side of Wadi Rum, which is located above the village of Rum in the Aqaba Governorate. There are also other trails for those interested in collecting medicinal plants.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>3. Shara Mountains (1,727 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is a chain of mountains located in the north of the Ma’an Governorate in the south of the Kingdom, and extends from <strong>Shobak</strong> to <strong>Ras al-Naqab,</strong> which is 38 km from Ma’an, and from its peaks are <strong>Jabal Mubarak</strong> <strong>(1727 m)</strong> in the south of Wadi Musa, and <strong>Umm Luza</strong> <strong>(1674 m)</strong> and <strong>“Al-Qila’a”</strong> with a height of (1619 m), <strong>“Al-Batah”</strong> mount with a height of (1616 m), <strong>“Umm Sawana”</strong> with a height of (1615 m), <strong>“Umm Hitan”</strong> mount with a height of (1525 m) and others.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>3. Mount Marajim (1,714 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mount Marajim is the third highest mountain in Jordan, with a height of about 1,714 meters. It is located in the Jordanian governorate of Ma&#39;an, and is characterized by its steep slopes and clear local features.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>4. Jabal al-Ghazal (1,693 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Jabal al-Ghazal is the fourth highest mountain in Jordan. It reaches a height of about 1,693 meters, and is located in the Jordanian governorate of Ma&#39;an.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>5. Mount Hebron (1,685 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mount Hebron is the fifth highest mountain in Jordan, with a height of about 1,685 meters, and is located in the Jordanian governorate of Ma&#39;an.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Other mountains in Jordan are lower but important</strong></span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Mount Aaron (1,350 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This mountain was named Mount Aaron in relation to the tomb of the Prophet Aaron, the brother of Moses, peace be upon them, which was built in the fourteenth century AD. The height of this mountain reaches about 1,350 meters, and its comprehensive view from the top is what distinguishes it.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>pomegranate mountain</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Jebel Al Rummana is located near Wadi Faynan; Which contains many mysterious ancient ruins, and is characterized by its red and white sandstone cliffs, and its permanent silence, and it should be noted that the stars during the night appear to be more shining than anywhere else.<br /></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Mount Nebo (800 m)</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is the highest mountain in the Moab mountain range; Its height reaches about 800 meters, and it is located to the west of the Byzantine town in Madaba, 10 km away from it. Jerusalem and Bethlehem.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>castle mountain</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Citadel Mountain is the highest point in the capital, Amman, and was taken as a home by the first people who lived there. It has a wonderful mountain view of the capital, and is suitable for many activities.<br /></p>

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