Tanbaly Gorge: Site Day Tour ancient Petroglyphs UNESCO

Highlights

• Explore the Tanbaly Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• See ancient petroglyphs and learn about their significance
• Discover the history of the Chu-Ili mountains and their people
• Explore the central canyon and see the densest concentration of engravings
• Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and a scenic drive to the site

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. The one-way drive takes around 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, explore the museum-reserve, a unique archaeological complex in Kazakhstan. Discover a remarkable concentration of petroglyphs (rock carvings) dating from the 14th–13th centuries 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

Excludes

Meals Personal expenses

Important Information

• The drive to Tanbaly Gorge takes around 2.5 hours one way The site is located in the arid Chu-Ili mountains The petroglyphs date from the 14th–13th centuries BC to the 18th century AD

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund