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Hajhir Mountains

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Bedouin goatherds have a long history of climbing in the Hajhir. A 2014 study of Soqotri oral storytelling traditions revealed that a number of popular myths recount ascents throughout the range by local goatherds. According to the anthropologist Christopher Elliott, many accounts demonstrate a
223:. The highest point of the range is the peak of Mashanig which lies at approximately 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level. Other peaks of local prominence include Girhimitin, Hazrat Muqadriyoun and Herem Hajhir. 219:
spires of the Hajhir massif are located in the hinterland of Socotra and are most easily accessed via the valley approaches north of the coastal town of
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The twin peaks of Mashanig. The fallen pillar bridging the peaks is called "Mishifo". The left-hand tower is the highest point of the range.
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strong oral chain of transmission that links mythical characters with actual pre-modern ascents.
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Mountain range situated on the island of Socotra, Yemen
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Hajar Mountains

Elevation
Coordinates
12°34′57″N 54°02′24″E / 12.582376°N 54.039919°E / 12.582376; 54.039919
Hajhir Mountains is located in Yemen
Socotra
Yemen
Parent range
First ascent
mountain range
Socotra
Yemen

granite
Hadibo
Soqotri
Arabic

Socotra Island xeric shrublands
Hadhramaut Mountains
Sarawat Mountains
Haraz Mountains
Hajhir Mountains, Socotra Island, Yemen
Earth Observatory
"Aemnp"
the original
Shop "From Rock Upon Rock, A Mountain"
cite web
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