Qaleh gorikhteh
Qal'eh gorikhteh (Persian: قلعه گریخته, meaning "fled castle") is one of the Zagros Mountains, which are 6 km northwest of the town of Sarvestan, in the Fars province. It derives its name from its unique shape and from how it is falling apart from the main string of mountains.
| Qal'eh gorikhteh | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,934 m (6,345 ft) |
| Coordinates | 29°18′08.7″N 53°03′18.14″E |
| Geography | |
  Qal'eh gorikhteh Location in Iran | |
| Location | Sarvestan, Fars, Iran |
| Parent range | Zagros |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Old |
| Mountain type | Igneous |
See also
- List of mountains in Iran
- List of volcanoes in Iran
- Lists of volcanoes
- Volcanic Seven Summits
- List of Ultras of West Asia
- List of peaks by prominence
References
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