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'''Jebel Shams''' {{lang-ar|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, Oman|Muscat]]. In the summer, temperature is around 20°C (68°F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0°C (32°F). |
'''Jebel Shams''' {{lang-ar|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, Oman|Muscat]]. In the summer, temperature is around 20°C (68°F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0°C (32°F). |
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==Summit== |
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===North Summit=== |
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The Jebel Shams true highest point is the North Summit occupied by a military base and is restricted area. As per the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, the North Summit is 3009 m (9872 ft). |
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===South Summit=== |
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Jebel Shams has a second South Summit that's publicly accessible for [http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/portal/mot/tourism/oman/home/experiences/activities/trekking/ Trekking] via the W4 Trail marked by Ministry or Tourism, Oman as published in [http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/wcm/connect/ac5623804470a00db4dabfbf0c53e49e/trekking+routs3.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ac5623804470a00db4dabfbf0c53e49e Trekking Route 3]. The altitude of the second south summit is 2997 m (9832 ft)<ref>{{cite web|title=Trekking|url=http://www.omantourism.gov.om/wps/portal/mot/tourism/oman/home/experiences/activities/trekking/|work=website|publisher=Ministry of Tourism,Sultanate of Oman}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* {{note|elev}} Sources differ as to the height of the summit of Jabal Shams, with figures ranging between 2,980 and 3,075 metres (9,777 to 10,089 ft). The Omani Ministry of Information gives the latter figure. |
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{{Commons category|Jebel Shams}} |
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* http://www.enhg.org/field/jshams04/jshams04.htm |
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* http://www.sagoman.net/text/travel/jun04.htm#Oman |
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* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=jebel+shams&m=text Flickr Images] |
* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=jebel+shams&m=text Flickr Images] |
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* http://search.pbase.com/search?q=Jebel+Shams&b=Search+Photos&c=sp |
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* http://search.pbase.com/search?q=jabal+shams&b=Search+Photos&c=sp |
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* http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/evertinoman/shams.htm&date=2009-10-25+21:57:14 |
* http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/evertinoman/shams.htm&date=2009-10-25+21:57:14 |
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| Jabal Shams | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,997 to 3,009 m (9,832 to 9872 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,818 m (9,245 ft)[1] Ranked 110th |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra |
| Geography | |
  Jabal Shams Location of Jabal Shams in Oman | |
| Location | Oman |
| Parent range | Al Hajar Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | (to South Summit) W4 route published by Ministry or Tourism, Oman (Grade 2 / 3) at Trekking Route 3 |
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 less than 0°C (32°F).
Summit
North Summit
The Jebel Shams true highest point is the North Summit occupied by a military base and is restricted area. As per the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, the North Summit is 3009 m (9872 ft). [2]
South Summit
Jebel Shams has a second South Summit that's publicly accessible for Trekking via the W4 Trail marked by Ministry or Tourism, Oman as published in Trekking Route 3. The altitude of the second south summit is 2997 m (9832 ft)[3]
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References
- ^ "Jabal ash Sham, Oman". Peakbagger.com. This prominence value is based on an elevation of 3,018 m.
- ^ "Mountains in Oman". website. Ministry of Tourism,Sultanate of Oman.
- ^ "Trekking". website. Ministry of Tourism,Sultanate of Oman.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jebel Shams.
- http://www.enhg.org/field/jshams04/jshams04.htm
- Flickr Images
- http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/evertinoman/shams.htm&date=2009-10-25+21:57:14
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