Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan | |
Photo Width: | 288 |
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Location: | Sikachi-Alyan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia |
Nearest City: | Khabarovsk |
Coordinates: | 48.7989°N 135.7231°W |
Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan are Petroglyphs on basalt rocks located near the Sikachi-Alyan Nanai village (Khabarovski krai, Russia).
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.
Petroglyphs are located on the Amur river bank downstream from the Sikachi-Alyan village. These rocks are easily accessible for viewing.
Petroglyphs are located on the Amur river bank upstream from the Sikachi-Alyan village.