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Ak-Shyrak Massif

Ak-Shyrak Massif

The Ak-Shyrak Massif (Kyrgyz: Ак-Шыйрак тоо тоому) is a major high-mountain massif located in the Central Tien-Shan of Kyrgyzstan. It is bounded by the Saryjaz Valley to the east and by the upper reaches of the Naryn River to the west. The massif extends from the southwest toward the northeast for approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi), with a maximum width of 28 kilometres (17 mi).

The massif has an average elevation of about 4,720 metres (15,490 ft), while its highest point reaches 5,100 metres (16,700 ft), located at the headwaters of a right tributary of the Jamansu River.