{"id":235,"date":"2020-08-27T10:08:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T10:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/staging\/?destination=tamgaly"},"modified":"2024-06-06T01:37:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T17:37:47","slug":"tamgaly-tas-petroglyphs","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/destination\/tamgaly-tas-petroglyphs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamgaly Tas Petroglyphs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.mapbox.com\/styles\/v1\/visitsilkroad\/clvl3cel701dq01phev10aq9m\/static\/pin-s+ff0000(75.539031,43.8066902)\/75.539031,43.8066902,12.5,0\/725x300?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidmlzaXRzaWxrcm9hZCIsImEiOiJjbHV2YWEzbDMwMWRvMmpvYXd1NzRkNDcwIn0.iA4-BEz1MfIrSQRk3uxVkw\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an \u201copen-air\u201d gallery named after the Tamgaly River in the Southeast part of Chu-Ili Mountains and is located 170 km from the biggest city of Kazakhstan \u2013 Almaty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>he most flexible way to reach Tamgaly Tas is by car. You can rent a vehicle in Almaty and embark on a scenic road trip to the petroglyphs. The journey takes around 3-4 hours, allowing you to enjoy the ever-changing landscapes along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, many tour operators in Almaty offer guided tours to the site. This option provides you with the convenience of a knowledgeable guide who can share insights into the history and significance of the petroglyphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting Tamgaly Tas is an immersive experience that transports you back in time through its ancient rock art. The complex contains more than 5\u00a0000 petroglyphs and rock carvings dating for the second half of the second millennium BC to the beginning of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century. The various pictures display the sun-headed idols, women in childbirth, hunting scenes and a big variety of animals.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-235_c4d4f3-0f.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-235_c4d4f3-0f.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:300px;}.kb-gallery-id-235_c4d4f3-0f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-235_c4d4f3-0f alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel kb-gallery-id-235_c4d4f3-0f kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-fluid-carousel kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-type=\"fluidcarousel\" data-slider-center-mode=\"true\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\"><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas1.jpg\" data-id=\"17862\" class=\"wp-image-17862 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas2.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas2.jpg\" data-id=\"17861\" class=\"wp-image-17861 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tamgaly-Tas2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It also contains 5 images of Buddhist deities carved on the rocks. Historians date them to the 12th century. Besides Buddhist paintings, there are tamgas (emblems) of all Kazakh clans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides Tamgaly Tas being an outstanding monument of art, history and culture, it also boasts great nature and landscapes. Here you can admire picturesque Ili River valley and surrounding vast steppes. Visiting this place is a great experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of Tamgaly Tas dates back millennia. It is believed to have been a sacred place for various nomadic tribes that roamed the Central Asian steppes. The petroglyphs were created by these ancient people, who used the rocks as a canvas to express their way of life, spiritual beliefs, and stories. Over the centuries, the petroglyphs have remained remarkably well-preserved, offering us a glimpse into the past that continues to inspire awe and admiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='pixels-photo'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/500px.com\/photo\/442410\/tamgaly-tas-by-null-null\" alt=\"Tamgaly Tas by lekoit on 500px.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <img src='https:\/\/drscdn.500px.org\/photo\/442410\/m%3D900\/v2?sig=2fc2ffeae142e48930a521cc80f11471844755f621bd6404e1871464aedaa692' alt='Tamgaly Tas by lekoit on 500px.com' \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/500px.com\/embed.js'><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2004, Tamgaly Tas was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, acknowledging its cultural significance and the need to protect this extraordinary heritage for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tamgaly Tas petroglyphs are an extraordinary testament to the ancient civilizations that once thrived in Southeast Kazakhstan. 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