Jebel Shams

Jabal Shams
Elevation 2,980 to 3,075 m
(9,777 to 10,089 ft)[1]
Prominence 2,818 m (9,245 ft) [1]
Listing Country high point
Ultra
Location
Jabal Shams
Location of Jabal Shams in Oman
Location  Oman
Range Al Hajar Mountains

Jebel Shams Arabic: جبل شمس‎, (mountain of sun) is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is the highest mountain of the country and part of Al Hajar Mountains range. It is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (149 mi) from Muscat. In the summer, temperature is around 20°C (68°F) and in the winter it drops to just above 0°C (32°F).

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  1. ^ "Jabal ash Sham, Oman". Peakbagger.com. http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=10480.  This prominence value is based on an elevation of 3,018 m.

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