Aldan Highlands

Aldan Highlands
Алданское нагорье / Алдан үрдэлэ
Highest point
PeakMount Ningam
Elevation2,306 m (7,566 ft)
Dimensions
Length600 km (370 mi)
Width300 km (190 mi)
Geography
Aldan Highlands
Location in the Sakha Republic, Russia
CountryRussia
Federal subjectSakha Republic
Range coordinates57°0′N 128°0′E / 57.000°N 128.000°E / 57.000; 128.000
Parent rangeSouth Siberian System
Geology
Rock age(s)Precambrian and Late Archaean
Rock type(s)Gneiss, slate, Granulite and amphibolite
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Aldan

The Aldan Highlands, or Aldan Plateau (Russian: Алданское нагорье, romanized: Aldanskoye Nagorye; Yakut: Алдан үрдэлэ) are a mountainous area in the Sakha Republic, Far Eastern Federal District, Russia. Aldan town and Tommot are located in the northern area of the highlands and Chulman in the south.

The Olyokma Nature Reserve is a protected area located on the northwestern side, partly within the neighboring Lena Plateau.