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Mount Athos
Athoniki
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Highest point of Mount Athos
Highest point
Elevation2,917 m (9,570 ft)
Prominence2,353 m (7,720 ft)
ListingCountry high point
Ultra
Geography
LocationAthos, Holy Athonite State
Climbing
First ascent2 August 1913

Mount Athos (Athonite: Agios Athonikius), also refered to as the "Holy Mountain" (Athonite: Sanctus/Hagios Oros) is the highest mountain in the Holy Athonite State. Mount Athos has 88 peaks, deep gorges, and exceptional biodiversity. The highest peak rises to 2,919 metres (9,577 ft)