1 Day Tour: Ancient Art of Tamgaly Petroglyphs - A Unique Glimpse into Kazakhstan's History
Tamgaly
Discover the ancient art of Tamgaly Petroglyphs on a unique 1-day tour in Kazakhstan. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and delve into the rich history of Bronze and Iron Age civilizations.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Tamgaly - Tamgaly is a petroglyph site in the Zhetysu of Kazakhstan. Tamgaly became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
The earliest of the petroglyphs of Tamgaly date from the Bronze Age (about 3,000 years ago), when the area was populated by the precursors to the Saka/Scythian people, and the most recent from the 18th or 19th century. There are approximately 5,000 petroglyphs at Tamgaly distributed among 48 sites.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Unique tour to feel the history of ancient Kazakhstan. Tamgaly is a petroglyph site in Zhetysu, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
The majority of the 5000 petroglyphs are in the main canyon, but there are many in the side canyons. The petroglyphs are mostly Bronze Age, but in some cases have been overlaid with Medieval or later etchings. There are even some petroglyphs from the Iron Age.
Location
Tamgaly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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