Eilat Mountains
Mountain range in southern Israel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Eilat Mountains (Hebrew: הרי אילת Harei Eilat) are a mountain range within the southern Negev in southern Israel.[1] The ranges of the Timna Valley belong to the Eilat Mountains.[2] Among the central block of mountains, Mount Hezekiah is the highest, followed by Mount Solomon. The mountains overlook the Gulf of Aqaba, which is part of the Red Sea.
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Eilat Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 899 m (2,949 ft) |
Coordinates | 29°40′02″N 34°54′51″E |
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Mountain type | Igneous rock |
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The rock formations in the Eilat mountains are a mix of granite, limestone, and sandstone, that can be described as "extremely colorful".[3]