Petroglyphs of Arpa-Uzen, Petroglyphic site in Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan
The Arpa-Uzen site contains more than 3500 rock art examples spread across the Karatau mountain range in southern Kazakhstan.
The petroglyphs date from the Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age, with additional Saka pictorials overlaying older artworks during the Middle Ages.
The rock drawings illustrate numerous scenes of animal domestication, sacrificial ceremonies, and daily activities of ancient societies in the region.
The site requires specific navigation through the Karatau mountains, with all petroglyphs currently cataloged and assigned identification passports for protection.
Located on ancient migration routes, these petroglyphs form the largest collection of prehistoric art in southern Kazakhstan.
Location: Turkistan Region
GPS coordinates: 43.83333,68.83333
Latest update: April 3, 2025 21:49
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