Damavand, The Highest Peak in Iran
The Damavand summit is both the highest single summit in the Middle East and the highest volcanic summit in Asia. Mount Damavand was inscribed on January 13, 2008, as the first natural national heritage site in Iran. Also May 13 is a national day in Iran for Mount Damavand the Damavand Mountain Protectors Society celebrates it in the feet of Mount Damavand in Rinne City of Larijan. This celebration has also been inscribed on national celebration days.