Saimaluu-Tash, Ancient petroglyph site in Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan.
Located at 3,200 meters elevation in the Ferghana Range, Saimaluu Tash contains over 10,000 petroglyphs spread across two high valleys separated by a mountain ridge.
Russian cartographers first documented the site in 1902 during a road survey between Jalal-Abad and Naryn, leading to initial archaeological investigations.
The petroglyphs, dating from 2000 BCE through the Middle Ages, display hunting scenes, ritual dances, and solar-headed figures indicating early religious practices.
Access to the site requires a combination of four-wheel drive vehicle travel from Kazarman village, followed by a challenging trek through mountainous terrain.
The collection features anthropomorphic figures with illuminated heads and depicts the transition from bovine-drawn chariots to horseback riding during the Bronze Age.
Elevation above the sea: 3,200 m
GPS coordinates: 41.18096,73.81277
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:23
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