What is another word for Mount Athos?

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Pronunciation:

[ mˈa͡ʊnt ˈaθə͡ʊz], [ mˈa‍ʊnt ˈaθə‍ʊz], [ m_ˈaʊ_n_t ˈa_θ_əʊ_z]

Mount Athos is a holy site for Orthodox Christians, located on a peninsula in northern Greece. It is also known as Άγιον Όρος (Agion Oros) in Greek, meaning Holy Mountain, and is often referred to as the Garden of the Virgin Mary. Other synonyms for Mount Athos include the Mountain of Silence and the Holy Mountain of Athos. It is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is considered one of the oldest surviving monastic communities in the world. Only male visitors are allowed to enter the peninsula, and the monks who call Mount Athos their home follow strict religious practices and traditions.

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    Mount Athos, also spelled ATHOS, is an inactive stratovolcano on the northeastern coast of the Greek island of Chios. It stands 2,918 ft (881 m) high and is located about 10 km from the town of Chios. The mountain is covered with forests and is a major tourist attraction. According to the 2001 census, there were 1,022 residents on the mountain.

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