Semitii sunt cei care au dezvoltat mitologia cea mai interesanta in jurul muntilor. Unul din cei mai celebrii este cel de la frontiera dintre Israel, Liban si Siria, muntele Hermon unde era venerat Baal-Hermon.


Though Mount Hermon's highest peak is more than 9,000 feet high, the top elevation under Israeli control is Mizpe Shelagim, the "Snow Observatory," at about 7,300 feet (2,224 m.). U.S. observers have a base on the mountain, and both Israel and Syria have observation posts. For a really unusual Israel experience, you can try skiing on Mount Hermon during the winter months (roughly December-April). The longest run is more than a mile, but experienced skiers will not mistake the mountain for Aspen. A lift for non-skiers goes to the summit and affords a spectacular view of the surrounding area.

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