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Hermon

Hermon is a term that most commonly refers to Mount Hermon, a prominent mountain in the Levant located at the border region where Lebanon, Syria, and Israel meet. Its highest summit reaches about 2,814 meters above sea level, making it the region’s tallest peak. The mountain forms part of the Anti-Lebanon range and serves as a major watershed, with headwaters feeding several streams that, directly or indirectly, contribute to the Jordan River system. The slopes of Hermon are snow-covered in winter, and the area has long been a site for borderlands, travel, and tourism.

Geography and environment. Mount Hermon sits at a strategic junction between the Mediterranean coast and the

Cultural and historical significance. Mount Hermon appears in ancient Near Eastern texts and is referenced in

Other uses. Beyond the mountain itself, Hermon is sometimes used as a personal name in Hebrew and

Jordan
Valley.
The
range
is
characterized
by
rugged
terrain,
diverse
flora,
and
seasonal
snowfall
in
higher
elevations.
Its
lower
slopes
are
used
for
recreation
in
parts
of
Israel,
including
a
ski
area
on
the
Israeli
side,
and
the
surrounding
region
includes
protected
areas
and
nature
reserves
that
emphasize
conservation
and
tourism.
the
Hebrew
Bible
as
a
high
mountain
in
the
northern
frontier
of
the
land
of
Israel.
The
name
has
carried
through
generations
in
regional
toponyms
and
tradition,
underscoring
its
long-standing
prominence
in
the
geography
and
history
of
the
Levant.
related
languages,
and
it
appears
in
place
names
within
the
broader
Levantine
region.
The
term
can
thus
refer
to
the
geographic
feature,
its
historical
and
cultural
associations,
or
modern
uses
of
the
name
in
people
and
places.