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The Zagros Mountains (Persian: کوههای زاگرس, romanized: Kuh hā-ye Zāgros; Arabic: جبال زاغروس, romanized: Jibal Zaghrus; Kurdish: چیاکانی زاگرۆس, romanized: Çiyakanî Zagros; Turkish: Zagros Dağları; Luri: Kûya Zagrus کویا زاگرس or کوه یل زاگرس) are a long mountain range in Iran ...
Zagros Mountains, mountain range in southwestern Iran, extending northwest-southeast from the border areas of eastern Turkey and northern Iraq to the Strait of Hormuz. The Zagros range is about 990 miles (1,600 km) long and more than 150 miles (240 km) wide.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 26, 2024 · Learn about the Zagros mountain range, the longest and most diverse mountain system in Iran, from its ancient name and origin to its geological formation and subranges. Discover the highest peaks, oil reserves, and cultural attractions of this magnificent landscape.
A family of Bakhtiari nomads migrates across the Zagros Mountains in Iran, following ancient paths and traditions. See stunning photos and read about their challenges, rituals and culture in this article.