Petroglyphs of Saimaluu-Tash - Kyrgyzstan History

Hello, my name is Adinay. Today I'll tell you about Saimal Uttar, one of the most famous and unique historical places in Kyrgyzstan. It's not only a cultural treasure, but also an open-air museum that shows us the life of ancient people. Saimal Uttar means embroidered stones. It is located at an altitude of almost 3 000 meters above sea level. The area is very hard to reach and it's usually accessible only in summer. The reserve covers about 3 020 square kilometers of territory. Saimal Uttar has one of the largest collections of petroglyphs in the world. There are more than 90 000 stones with drawings. Many of them were created between the 2nd and 1st millennia BC. The images were made by heatings and surface of stones with hand tools. The stones show animals like deer, horses, ibex and wild goats. We can also see hunters with bows, Senate war, dancing people and religion rituals. These pictures help us understand the culture, beliefs and everyday life of people who lived here thousands of years ago. Saimal Uttar is not only history, but also amazing nature. The mountains around are full of rare plants and animals. In summer, tourists and researchers visit the reserve to study the stones and enjoy the landscape. The site is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Identity List which means it may become part of official world heritage in the future. Saimal Uttar is a place where history and nature meet. It tells about the past and connect it with the people who lived thousands of years ago. This is why Saimal Uttar is important for Kyrgyzstan and for the whole world.