Khantau (Kazakh: Хантау; Russian: Горы Хантау) is a massif located in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.
| Khantau | |
|---|---|
| Хантау | |
 Sentinel-2 image centered on the Khantau Massif | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Sunkar |
| Elevation | 1,052 m (3,451 ft) |
| Coordinates | 44°13′01″N 73°59′34″E / 44.21694°N 73.99278°E[1][2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 24 km (15 mi) NW/SE |
| Width | 5 km (3.1 mi) NE/SW |
| Geography | |
  Khantau Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | Kazakhstan |
| Range coordinates | 44°15′N 73°50′E / 44.250°N 73.833°E |
| Parent range | Aitau Chu-Ili Range |
| Geology | |
| Rock age(s) | Devonian and Silurian[3] |
| Rock type(s) | Sandstone and shale |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From Khantau |
Khantau village, Moiynkum District, lies 3.5 kilometers (2.2 mi) to the west of the NW slopes. There are ancient petroglyphs in the mountains.[1][4]
Geography
editThe Khantau massif is part of the northern section of the Aitau, a northern prolongation of the Chu-Ili Range. It is located to the south of the southeastern end of the Mayzharylgan. It extends from northwest to southeast for about 25 kilometers (16 mi). The Aksuyek river has its sources in the range.[1][2]
The average elevation of the hills in the Khantau is between 600 meters (2,000 ft) and 650 meters (2,130 ft). The highest point of the massif is 1,052 meters (3,451 ft) high Mount Sunkar, which is also the highest summit of the Aitau Range.[1][3][5]
Flora
editThe terrain is gray and cut by deep ravines in places. The range slopes are covered mainly by Artemisias.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "L-43 Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ a b Google Earth
- ^ a b c ATAMEKEN Geographical Encyclopedia. / General ed. B. O. Jacob. - Almaty: "Kazakh Encyclopedia", 2011. - 648 pages. ISBN 9965-893-70-5
- ^ Ancient archaeological complexes of southern part of Khantau mountains
- ^ Мойынкумский район Mountains, PeakVisor
