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Ras Dashen is the eastern peak of the rim of an enormous volcano.
Ras Dashen
Ethiopia
Ras Dashen is the highest mountain in Ethiopia. Located in the Simien Mountains National Park in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, it reaches an elevation of 4,550 metres (14,930 ft).
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Its western counterpart is Mount Biuat, which stands at 4,437 meters.
Ras Dashen
Ethiopia
Ras Dashen is the highest mountain in Ethiopia. Located in the Simien Mountains National Park in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, it reaches an elevation of 4,550 metres (14,930 ft).
From the “Overview” section
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The mountain often experiences violent snowfalls during the night.
Ras Dashen
Ethiopia
Ras Dashen is the highest mountain in Ethiopia. Located in the Simien Mountains National Park in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, it reaches an elevation of 4,550 metres (14,930 ft).
From the “Overview” section
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Photo: The original uploader was Viewfinder at English Wikipedia. · Attribution
The first recorded ascent by a European was in 1841 by French officers Ferret and Galinier.
Ras Dashen
Ethiopia
Ras Dashen is the highest mountain in Ethiopia. Located in the Simien Mountains National Park in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, it reaches an elevation of 4,550 metres (14,930 ft).
From the “Overview” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: The original uploader was Viewfinder at English Wikipedia. · Attribution
A small fort is still partially standing at around 4,300 meters.
Ras Dashen
Ethiopia
Ras Dashen is the highest mountain in Ethiopia. Located in the Simien Mountains National Park in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, it reaches an elevation of 4,550 metres (14,930 ft).
From the “Overview” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: The original uploader was Viewfinder at English Wikipedia. · Attribution