By Milton Grannum
Mount Roraima, the iconic flat-topped mountain spanning the borders of Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil, has long captivated adventurers and geographers. Traditionally, its highest point was believed to be Maverick’s Point, located in Venezuela. However, British adventurer Charlie Bicknell, who is on a mission to climb South America’s tallest peaks, claims that the highest point of Mount Roraima is actually “Dragon’s Fortress,” a rocky peak situated in Guyana.
Bicknell’s findings challenge decades of geographical understanding. Historically, Mount Roraima is described as a 9-mile (14 km) long plateau rising to 9,094 feet (2,772 meters) and serving as the source of several rivers, including tributaries of the Amazon and Orinoco. It has also been recognized as the highest point in Guyana.
