Kamen Karchi, Natural monument and historic boulder at Kart-Dzhurtskoye rural settlement, Russia.
Kamen Karchi is a large natural boulder located where the Kuban and Khudes rivers meet in the Karachayevsky District. The formation stands as a distinctive geographical feature within the rural settlement area.
The boulder received official recognition as a regional cultural heritage site, acknowledging its long-standing role in the area's history. This designation reflects how natural landmarks become anchors in a territory's recorded past.
The boulder functions as a local landmark that residents recognize and reference in their daily navigation and sense of place. It represents how natural features become woven into a community's understanding of their surroundings.
The site can be accessed using coordinates 43.6 North and 42.1 East within the rural settlement area. Visitors should plan their approach in advance since access routes pass through countryside terrain without major infrastructure.
The boulder marks the precise point where two important rivers converge, giving it a special geographical significance beyond its size. This feature makes it more than just a rock but rather a natural junction between two river systems.
Location: Kart-Dzhurtskoye rural settlement
GPS coordinates: 43.59806,42.13361
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02
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