Kurd Mountain (Kurd Dagh)

Quick Facts

• Type: Mountain range
• Location: Northwest Syria (Afrin region)
• Arabic name: Jabal al-Akrad
• Region: Syrian Kurdistan

Overview

Kurd Mountain, also known as Kurd Dagh or Jabal al-Akrad, is a mountain range in northwest Syria near Afrin. The range forms part of the highlands between the Aleppo plain and the Mediterranean slopes.

The area has long been associated with Kurdish settlement and agriculture, particularly olive cultivation on terraced hillsides.

Landscape and Culture

The mountains host wooded slopes and groves that support farming communities. Villages are often built along ridgelines and valleys, reflecting the terrain’s natural contours.

Notes

Kurd Mountain is a key geographic marker for Kurdish communities in the Afrin area.