Mount Peres

#30 among destinations in Syria

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Mount Peres is a volcanic mountain located in central Golan Heights, some 5.5 kilometres east of Moshav Keshet. Its highest point is 929 metres above sea level, or about 200 metres above ground level. The mountain is the southernmost of a series of dormant volcanoes that stretch up to the northern parts of the Golan Heights. On top of the mountain is a well-preserved crater, 200 meters in diameter and 35 metres deep. ()

Local name: تل الفرس Elevation: 3048 ftCoordinates: 32°57'37"N, 35°51'54"E

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Mount Peres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rujm el-Hiri.

5.1 miSW
Prehistoric site
Rujm el-Hiri
131 min walk • Rujm el-Hiri, located in the Golan Heights, is a prehistoric site that continues to mystify archaeologists and visitors alike. Comprised of basalt stones arranged in concentric circles with a central tumulus, this ancient structure is often referred to as the...