Shaman stone - Angara, Natural monument at Lake Baikal, Russia
The Shaman Stone stands in the center of the Angara River at its source from Lake Baikal, rising 1.5 meters above water level.
Before the construction of the Irkutsk hydroelectric station in the 1950s, the rock formation extended over 3 meters above the water surface.
According to Buryat beliefs, the rock formation served as the residence of Ama Sagan Noyon, the spiritual guardian of the Angara River.
Visitors can observe the Shaman Stone from the Alexander Vampilov monument in Listvyanka village or from the Chersky Rock observation deck.
During winter, the stone creates a clear boundary between frozen Lake Baikal and the flowing Angara River, preventing ice formation at the source.
GPS coordinates: 51.87530,104.82160
Latest update: April 16, 2025 06:10
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