THE ROCK ART OF IKH ALAG The rock art of Ikh Alag, located in Öndörshireet district of Töv province, was first discovered in 1925 by the expedition of G.I. Borovka, and later thoroughly studied in 1960 by archaeologists N. Ser-Odjav, D. Dorj, and A.P. Okladnikov. All the images on these rocks are carved in relief. … Read more
Deer Stones, which are widely distributed across most provinces of Mongolia, as well as in the Tuva region of Russia and the areas around Lake Baikal, are remarkable historical and cultural monuments of the tribes that inhabited these regions during the early Bronze and Iron Ages. A Deer Stone is a vertically standing elongated stone … Read more
Petroglyphs – Ancient Messages Etched in Stone Rock art, or petroglyphs Mongolia, can be found primarily along the migration routes of ancient Mongolian nomads. These remarkable carvings are almost nonexistent in Europe, making them one of the most unique and awe-inspiring elements of Mongolian cultural heritage. Even within Asia, petroglyphs appear mainly in areas where … Read more