Mount Gargash

Mount Gargash is located in Isfahan Province, 30 km South Kashan in Iran near the towns of Kamu and Choghan. The peak has an altitude of 3600 m and is the home to the Iranian National Observatory. The peak was chosen as the outcome of a site selection campaign for the national observatory project in 2008, and is known for its low atmospheric turbulence thus suitable for astronomical observations. Mount Gargash is located in a protected zone for the conservation of its wildlife. A dedicated road opened to access the mountain in 2016.