Jebel Shams
Jabal Shams or Jebel Shams (Arabic: جَبَل شَمْس, lit. 'Mountain of Sun') is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of the town of Al-Hamra. It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country. The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (150 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, the temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0 °C (32 °F). Jabal Shams also hosts Al Nakhur Canyon which is labeled as the Grand Canyon of Arabia. Nearby is Jabal Akhdar, another prominent peak in the region.
| Jabal Shams | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,997 to 3,009 m (9,833 to 9,872 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,899 m (9,511 ft) Ranked 110th |
| Isolation | 523 km (325 mi) |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra |
| Coordinates | 23°14′13″N 57°15′50″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | جَبَل شَمْس (Arabic) |
| English translation | Mountain of Sun |
| Geography | |
Jabal Shams Location in Oman Jabal Shams Jabal Shams (Middle East) Jabal Shams Jabal Shams (Asia) | |
| Location | Oman |
| Parent range | Al-Hajar Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | (to South Summit) W4 route published by Ministry or Tourism, Oman (Grade 2 / 3) |
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