GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Zagros Mountains
The Zagros extend from the Türkiye–Iraq–Iran border region southeastward through western and southwestern Iran. Parallel ridges overlook the Mesopotamian lowlands and Persian Gulf side.
Fast Facts
- The Arabian Plate lies southwest of the mountain belt.
- Folded sedimentary strata form many long ridges.
- The foreland region is associated with major petroleum systems.
Connected lessons
- Zagros MountainsMap, explanation and practice
- West Asia: mountain water and maritime chokepointsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Alborz MountainsRelated places
- Tigris–Euphrates systemRelated places
- Persian GulfRelated places
- Mount DamavandRelated places
- Dasht-e LutRelated places