Isinga (lake)
| Isinga | |
|---|---|
| Исинга | |
Isinga is the northernmost large lake of the Yeravna-Khorga Lake System | |
Location in Buryatia, Russian Far East | |
| Location | Vitim Plateau South Siberian System |
| Coordinates | 52°55′33″N 111°57′08″E / 52.92583°N 111.95222°E |
| Primary outflows | Kholoy |
| Catchment area | 2,250 km2 (870 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Buryatia, Russia |
| Surface area | 33.4 km2 (12.9 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 943 m (3,094 ft) |
| Frozen | October to May |
| Islands | None |
| Settlements | Isinga |
Isinga (Russian: Исинга or Исингинское) is a fresh water body in the Yeravninsky District, Buryatia, Russia.
There are vestiges of ancient human settlements on the banks of the Isinga dating back to 4-5 thousand years ago. Archaeological excavations were carried out in 1972 at the sites of ancient settlements, providing a wealth of data in the Isinga area.