Phnom Nam Lyr
Prominent basalt hill in Mondulkiri province. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phnom Nam Lyr is a 1030 m basalt hill in eastern Mondulkiri province, close to the border with Vietnam. The site is sacred to the Bunong people.[1] The rock is part of the Chhlong Plateau, a Quaternary period volcanic basaltic dome, that has been heavily eroded to form hills and valleys.[2]
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Phnom Nam Lyr | |
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Phnom Namlear, Phnom Nam Lear, ភ្នំណាមលៀរ, Phnom Lu Bran | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
Coordinates | 12.53817°N 107.5353°E / 12.53817; 107.5353 |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Quaternary |
Type of rock | Basalt |
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The site is being considered as a UNESCO Global Geopark.[3] The site is a popular tourist attraction for tourists.[4]