Zagros Mountains
| Zagros | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Qash-Mastan (Dena) |
| Elevation | 4,409 m (14,465 ft) |
| Coordinates | 30°57′N 51°26′E / 30.950°N 51.433°E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 1,600 km (990 mi) |
| Width | 240 km (150 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Iran, Iraq, and Turkey Middle East or Western Asia |
| Range coordinates | 33°40′N 47°00′E / 33.667°N 47.000°E |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Carboniferous |
| Mountain type | Fold and thrust belt |
The Zagros Mountains are a mountain range in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey. The mountain range has a total length of 1,600 km (990 miles). The Zagros range begins in northwestern Iran and roughly follows Iran's western border while covering much of southeastern Turkey and northeastern Iraq. From this border region, the range continues southeast to the waters of the Persian Gulf. It spans the southern parts of the Armenian highlands, and the whole length of the western and southwestern Iranian plateau, ending at the Strait of Hormuz. The highest point is Mount Dena, at 4,409 metres (14,465 ft).