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Alborz (in Persian البرز), also written as '''Alburz''' or '''Elburz''', is a mountain range in northern Iran , stretching from the borders of Armenia in the north-west to the southern end of the Caspian Sea , where also Tehran and Iran's highest peak, Damavand (5604m) are, and ending in the east at the borders of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan . The Alborz mountain range forms a barrier between the south Caspian and the Qazvin-Tehran plateau. It is only 60-130 km wide and consists of sedimentary series dating from Upper Devonian to Oligocene , prevalently jurassic limestone over a granite core. Alborz enjoys a central role in the historical texts of Iran such as the Shahnama , and also in Persian Mythology . Also due to its great snowy winters there are several , Shemshak , Tochal , and Darband-sar . It should not be confused with Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains . ALBORZ MOUNTS, SUMMITS AND REGIONS
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