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Explore the ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly Gorge on a guided tour. Discover perfectly preserved rock carvings and burial mounds dating from the Bronze Age at a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights

• Step back in time as you explore the ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly Gorge
• Discover the rich history of Kazakhstan at a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Enjoy the tour with helpful guide and comfortable transportation
• Go off the beaten track. Appreciate the unique site without crowds of tourists yet.
• Experience one of the most unique and dense petroglyph site in the world

Description

Begin your journey with a morning pickup from your hotel. Set off on a scenic drive to the Tanbaly Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled amidst the vast, arid Chu-Ili mountains. Drive takes around 2,5 hours one way. Upon arrival, explore the museum-reserve, a unique archaeological complex in Kazakhstan. Discover a remarkable concentration of petroglyphs (rock carvings) dating from the XIV–XIII BC. to the 18th century AD. Distributed among multiple complexes with associated settlements and burial grounds, these carvings are testimonies to the husbandry, social organization, and rituals of pastoral peoples. Explore the central canyon, which contains the densest concentration of engravings and what are believed to be altars, suggesting that these places were used for sacrificial offerings.

Includes

Guided excursion at the Tanbaly Professional guide service along the tour Air-conditioned vehicle Entrance tickets Bottled water

Important Information

• Tour includes around 2 km walk and a bit of hiking between the petroglyphs.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund