The Alborz mountain range forms a barrier between the south Caspian and the Iranian plateau. It is only 60–130 km wide and consists of sedimentary series dating from Upper Devonian to Oligocene, …

Dec 10, 2025 · Alborz Mountains, major mountain range in northern Iran, 560 miles (900 km) long, which serves as a defining landmark both geographically and in Iranian culture.

Dec 1, 2024 · The Alborz mountain range is in the north of Iran, on the southern shores of the Caspian Sea. The high mountains prevent the sea’s humidity from reaching Central Iran and serve as a …

The Alborz Mountains create a stunning crescent-shaped arc across northern Iran, standing as one of the Middle East’s most remarkable geographical barriers. This mountain range stretches about 560 …

Mar 15, 2020 · For those who thought Iran to be a flat, desert like country, it’s interesting to know there are 148 mountains above 4,000 m registered in Iran, the majority being located in the Alborz …

The Alborz Mountains are a significant mountain range located in northern Iran, near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. They span roughly 900 km (500 mi) in length and 130 km (81 mi) in width from …

It lies from the frontier with Azerbaijan along the western and a whole southern coast of the Caspian Sea and runs northeast where it finally merges into the Aladagh Mountains in the northern Khorasan. This …

Mar 22, 2023 · Alborz Mountains is a breathtaking mountain range that stretches stunningly from northwestern Iran to the northeast border. This world’s natural wonder forms a majestic barrier …

The Central Alborz (the Alborz Mountains in the strictest sense) runs from west to east along the entire southern coast of the Caspian Sea. In contrast, the Eastern Alborz Range runs in a northeasterly …

The Alborz Mountains gain their maximum height and density along the southern shores of the Caspian Sea where they create a formidable barrier that separates the coastal plains from the internal plateau …