Shaman-Gora, Archaeological site in Khiloksky District, Russia

Shaman-Gora is an archaeological site on the outskirts of the village of Duty in Khiloksky District, Zabaykalsky Krai, at the confluence of the Duty and Arey Rivers. It holds about 100 petroglyphs dated to 4000–1000 BCE. Two main strata of finds indicate a developed society in the region.

The carvings were created over many centuries, with archaeological work revealing two distinct periods of human activity at the site. The continuous use of this location extends back into the early prehistoric era.

The rock carvings depict symbols and figures connected to daily life, natural forces, and spiritual beliefs of ancient inhabitants. These images offer visitors a window into how the people who made them understood their world and their relationship with the sacred.

The site is located in a remote area near the village of Duty in Zabaykalsky Krai and requires some preparation to visit. It is advisable to hire local guides and dress for changing weather, as the rock formations are exposed and conditions can shift throughout the day.

The location shows signs that ancient groups regularly gathered here for ritual purposes, underlining how important this place was in their spiritual geography. The concentration of carvings at this specific point between two rivers was likely not accidental but part of a deliberate ritual understanding of the landscape.