Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan

Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan are Petroglyphs on basalt rocks located near the Sikachi-Alyan Nanai village (Khabarovski krai, Russia).

Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan
A stele with a petroglyph on the bank of the Amur
Location within the Khabarovski krai
LocationSikachi-Alyan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Nearest cityKhabarovsk
Coordinates48°47′56″N 135°43′23″E / 48.7989°N 135.7231°E / 48.7989; 135.7231

The oldest of the Sikachi-Alyan petroglyphs dated to 12000 - 9000 BC. These petroglyphs have been known to local people for many centuries; the first scientific research about these rocks was done in 1859 by Richard Maack.

Pictures of the petroglyphs (the lower group) edit

Petroglyphs are located on the Amur river bank downstream from the Sikachi-Alyan village. These rocks are easily accessible for viewing.

Pictures of the petroglyphs (the upper group) edit

Petroglyphs are located on the Amur river bank upstream from the Sikachi-Alyan village.