Pegtymel Petroglyphs, Archaeological site by Pegtymel River, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
The petroglyphs cover 350 rock surfaces along the Pegtymel River, featuring white quartz carvings that contrast against darker bedrock backgrounds.
Soviet geologists discovered these 2,000-year-old rock art carvings in 1967, marking the only known prehistoric art site above the Arctic Circle in Russia.
The rock carvings display scenes of hunting techniques, including groups pursuing bears with dogs and people in boats pursuing whales and reindeer.
The site requires helicopter access due to its remote location, situated approximately 5,555 kilometers east of Moscow near the East Siberian Sea.
The petroglyphs include figures depicting humans with mushroom-shaped heads, suggesting ritualistic use of hallucinogenic fungi by ancient Arctic inhabitants.
Location: Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
GPS coordinates: 69.58500,174.42360
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:55
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