Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan

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)

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

Riverbank of Amur near the lower group of petroglyphs
Engraving of Mammoth
Mamonth and another creature
Shaman
Mask
Mask
the "Seven sisters"
the mask of one of the sisters
The beast with a tail
Spiral (snail)
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern or mask
Pattern or mask
Circles
Oval with a pattern
A fish?

Pictures of the petroglyphs (the upper group)

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

Riverbank near the upper group
Stella near the upper group
Big horse
Small horse
Pattern
«Eyes»
Mask
Human silhouette
Circles and a Human silhouette
Elk
Circle and a pattern
Circles and lines
Pattern
Pattern
Boat?
Mask

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

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