Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan

Coordinates: 48°47′56″N 135°43′23″E / 48.7989°N 135.7231°E / 48.7989; 135.7231
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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

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.

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.