Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb
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Jabal an-Nabi Shu'ayb is a mountain located in Sana'a Governorate
, Yemen
. It is the highest mountain of the country and the highest mountain in the Arabian Peninsula. It is one of the most prominent peaks in the world (ranked 63rd) and the third most prominent peak in the Middle East (including Turkey & Iran).
Its elevation is often reported to be 3,760 metres, but this is not supported by SRTM data or more recent cartographic sources. The height of the mountain is 3666 metres (12,028 ft) and is located near the Yemeni capital of Sana'a
. Yemen's second highest peak, Jabal Tiyal, is nearly equidistant from the capital as Jabal an-Nabi Shu'ayb is.
Jabal an-Nabi Shu'ayb may seem like just a rocky knoll from observation center like the Sana'a-Al Hudayda highway, but from its western face it is a massive mountain rising from about 1500–1600 meters. This side of the mountain haults clouds burdened with precipitation, causing that side to be relatively fertile. Atop the mountain is a military post with a radar and the shrine of the prophet Shu'ayb. It is relatively difficult to be allowed to its summit, but restrictions have eased as of late.
Although the summit is not snow-capped like its counterparts in northern Lebanon and Syria, there have been reports of snow on the peak and frost in the winter is there daily. Wind speeds are very high at the summit.
Sana'a Governorate
San‘a’ is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is San‘a’, which is also the national capital. However, the city of San‘a’ is not part of the Governorate but instead forms the separate district of Amanat Al-Asemah. The Governorate covers an area of 13,850 km²...
, Yemen
Yemen
The Republic of Yemen , commonly known as Yemen , is a country located in the Middle East, occupying the southwestern to southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, and Oman to the east....
. It is the highest mountain of the country and the highest mountain in the Arabian Peninsula. It is one of the most prominent peaks in the world (ranked 63rd) and the third most prominent peak in the Middle East (including Turkey & Iran).
Its elevation is often reported to be 3,760 metres, but this is not supported by SRTM data or more recent cartographic sources. The height of the mountain is 3666 metres (12,028 ft) and is located near the Yemeni capital of Sana'a
Sana'a
-Districts:*Al Wahdah District*As Sabain District*Assafi'yah District*At Tahrir District*Ath'thaorah District*Az'zal District*Bani Al Harith District*Ma'ain District*Old City District*Shu'aub District-Old City:...
. Yemen's second highest peak, Jabal Tiyal, is nearly equidistant from the capital as Jabal an-Nabi Shu'ayb is.
Jabal an-Nabi Shu'ayb may seem like just a rocky knoll from observation center like the Sana'a-Al Hudayda highway, but from its western face it is a massive mountain rising from about 1500–1600 meters. This side of the mountain haults clouds burdened with precipitation, causing that side to be relatively fertile. Atop the mountain is a military post with a radar and the shrine of the prophet Shu'ayb. It is relatively difficult to be allowed to its summit, but restrictions have eased as of late.
Although the summit is not snow-capped like its counterparts in northern Lebanon and Syria, there have been reports of snow on the peak and frost in the winter is there daily. Wind speeds are very high at the summit.