Tamgaly petroglyph rocks

Tamgaly (petroglyphs, UNESCO)

Like the ancient world

A gorge with thousands of Bronze Age rock carvings — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 173 km from Almaty. This location is in our database: you don't pay for the location, and we handle the permits.

Location fee
Free of charge
From Almaty
173 km, 2 h 15 min
Best season
April–June, September–October
Status
Museum reserve, UNESCO
Permits
We arrange it, 14 days
Drones
Subject to approval by the reserve
Where the crew stays
Day trip from Almaty
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Good for

Period films, mysticism, documentaries.

Can be combined in one trip

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