Al-Adim Mountain


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24/02/2021

Al-Adim Mountain, a mountain of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is located in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, specifically southwest of Taif Governorate‏. Rising to an elevation of 2,627 m above sea level, it is among the highest mountains of Saudi Arabia. It forms part of the ‏Sarawat Mountains‏, which extend from the border with the Republic of Yemen to the north of ‏Taif City‏.

Nature of Al-Adim Mountain

The vegetation of Al-Adim Mountain consists of trees of different types, such as acacia and wild olive trees. Seasonal rainfall enhances the spread of green pastures and supports the growth of various aromatic plants.

Al-Adim Mountain rocks

Al-Adim Mountain is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks known for their hardness and resistance to erosion. Its rugged edges descend into several valleys, whose waters ultimately drain into the Red Sea.

Sources


Saudi Geological Survey.
King Saud University.
National Center for Wildlife.

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