Tour to Dardamti petroglyphs in Almaty region
Dardamts are the so-called famous petroglyphs that are located in the Almaty region, in the Uygur region. Petroglyphs are located on the steep slopes of the Ketmen mountains. Petroglyphs of Dardamty date back to the Bronze Age and the first millennium BC. it depicts mainly animals, deer, argali and mountain goats. According to the researchers, there are also images of the Iron Age here. Near the petroglyphs, traces of ancient settlements (settlements) of people have been preserved, from the mountain they are clearly visible and well visible. Excavations at the settlements were not carried out, and ancient burial mounds were discovered in the area, judging by the terrain, the whole complex was on a nomadic trail.
- Distance of the route:
590 km
- Season time:
May - September
- Best time:
June - August
- Group size:
not more 12 person
- Days & nights:
2 days - 1 night
Tour itinerary:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer: Almaty apple city – Chilik village – Baiseit village – nura village – kokpek vbillage – Chundja village – Dardamti village – Dardamti petroglyphs (295 km, 4 hours).
By the way we will visit 6 Saks kurgans in Malovodnoe village, not far away from Chilik village alos visiting Saks kurgans, the highest kurgan 20 meters., in Baiseit village stop for lunch in local café, continue tour, visiting Dardamti Saks cave, first ancient human staying place, Dardamti petroglyphs, short excursion to petroglyphs, camping, dinner and overnight at the tents camping.
Breakfast at the camp.
Excursion to Dardamti petroglyphs, carving is on the rock, so when you will be climbing to take a picture be careful, back to camp, lunch, back to Almaty apple city (292 km).
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