Semenov-Tian-Shansky Peak Explained

Semenov-Tian-Shansky Peak
Other Name:Pik Semonova-Tyan'shanskogo, Alamedin Peak
Elevation M:4895
Prominence M:2231
Location:Kyrgyzstan
Range:Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range, Tian Shan
Map:Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates:42.5211°N 74.5717°W
Map Relief:1

Semenov-Tian-Shansky Peak (Russian: Пик Семёнова-Тяньшанского|Pik Semonova-Tyan'shanskogo, Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Аламүдүн чокусу|Alamüdün çokusu|Alamedin Peak) is a mountain in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range of the Tian Shan. It is located in Ala Archa National Park in Kyrgyzstan. It is the tallest mountain in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range and is an Ultra with a prominence of 2231m.[1]

The mountain is situated between the Ala-Archa River to the west and the Alamedin River to the east.

History

The peak is named for the Russian geographer Peter Semenov-Tian-Shansky.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ala Archa National Park.