Golan heights is an example of what landform

The Golan Heights in geological terms is considered a basaltic plateau. This region in the Levant is also currently under military occupation in relation to international law by the Isreali Military. Today, the Golan Heights is controlled partially by the Israelis and also by Syria its previous territorial owner. 

It is useful for historians to write narratives so that history can be passed on from their point of view.  think about a story being told in third person, then think about it again being told in first person, by someone who actually experienced the event.