Kalbak-Tash Archaeological Complex

Chuya Highway, Altay, Siberia and Far East

The Kalbak-Tash archaeological complex is one of the most important collections of rock petroglyphs not only in Altay, but all over the world. The earliest petroglyphs appeared here in the Neolithic era (6 thousand years BC). The latest petroglyphs of Kalbak-Tash are dated to the era of Turkic rule (7th century BC).

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Confluence of the Chuya and Katun Rivers

Chuya River Valley

Valley of the Katun river

Kuray Steppe

Ancient site of Adar-Kaya

Monument to the drivers of the Chuya Highway

Chike Taman Pass

Seminsky Pass

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