Roof of Iran

To us, Damavand (5671 m) the highest mount of the country, is one the most beautiful icons of the homeland. Located in the north east of Tehran, it is called Iranian roof. For Iranians, this inactive volcano is a symbol for national pride. In literature, the beauty, the glory and most of all, the resistance, steadfastness, durability and power, is resembled to this huge mount standing so high.

A satellite image of Damavand



When in rare occasions, the air pollution is not barring the sights, we can see it in Tehran looking at us, snow picked and amazing.

In May, the whole skirt of it is covered with red big poppies. The scene is unbelievably beautiful.

For mountains climbers, Damavand is a huge challenge. For being able to conquer the summit (as they themselves say), they have to go under strict physical training. It is said that the most challenging thing about it ( beside lack of oxygen and the poisonous gases), it's the name of it which makes everybody feel defeated even before trying. For climbing Damavand, you should prepare your soul before your body.

Damavand is standing there, and has been looking at us since thousands and thousands years ago. It has witnessed many different events in this country, watching dynasties taking power and vanishing, looking at the people, all groups of them. To me Damavand is the symbol of my people; huge, decent, beautiful, stable and strong, having deep roots in history. It's symbol of our heors fighting the most fierce battles, standing high above with raised heads, encouraging those who follow them.