New Petroglyphs of the Baga-Oygur River (Right Bank) in Northwestern Mongolia
https://doi.org/10.25205/1818-7919-2024-23-5-95-105
Abstract
Purpose. The prehistory of the Mongolian Altai is represented by chronologically various archaeological sites, especially the rock art ones. In 2023 (as part of 2019 season), the Russian-Mongolian expedition continued to study the rock art complexes in northwestern Mongolia.
Results. On the right bank of Baga-Oygur River, 7 new petroglyphs locations were discovered; the photo and graphic documenting of multi-temporal compositions was performed. In particular, the earliest petroglyphs of the “Kalguty” style were studied.
Conclusion. Dozens of images refer to the Bronze Age; images and scenes of the Early Iron and Medieval periods are also discovered. Along with the points where petroglyphs are concentrated and strictly localized, a wide distribution of petroglyphs was noted on boulders lying on coastal terraces, as well as on rocky outcrops and on the peaks of the mountain frame of the river.
Keywords
Northwest Mongolia,
Baga-Oygur River,
Russian-Mongolian expedition,
petroglyphs,
“Kalguty” style,
Bronze Age,
Early Iron Age,
Middle Ages
Supporting agencies: The study was supported the Project “Comprehensive Studies of the Ancient Cultures of Siberia and Adjacent Territories: Chronology, Technologies, Adaptation, and Cultural Ties” (FWZG-2022-0006).
About the Authors
V. I. Molodin
Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vyacheslav I. Molodin, Academician of RAS, Doctor of Sciences (History), Professor
Scopus Author ID 6506558021; WoS Researcher ID Q-3253-2016; RSCI Author ID 71340
Novosibirsk
D. V. Cheremisin
Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry V. Cheremisin, Candidate of Sciences (History)
Scopus Author ID 23484197000; WoS Researcher ID S-5626-2016; RSCI Author ID 76992
Novosibirsk
N. Batbold
Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia
Natsag Batbold, Candidate of Sciences (History)
Scopus Author ID 36117778100
Ulaanbaatar
Yu. N. Nenakhova
Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuliya N. Nenakhova, Candidate of Sciences (History)
Scopus Author ID 57222423496; WoS Researcher ID HRC-1405-2023; RSCI Author ID 668539
Novosibirsk
L. V. Zotkina
Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lydia V. Zotkina, Candidate of Sciences (History)
Scopus Author ID 56416431400; WoS Researcher ID M-9763-2016; RSCI Author ID 619768
Novosibirsk
B. Umirbyek
Institute of Philosophy Bayan-Ulgyi Branch of the Academy of Sciences of Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia
Bikhumar Umirbyek, Candidate of Sciences (History)
Bayan-Ulgui
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Molodin V.I., Cheremisin D.V., Batbold N., Nenakhova Yu.N., Zotkina L.V., Umirbyek B. New Petroglyphs of the Baga-Oygur River (Right Bank) in Northwestern Mongolia. Vestnik NSU. Series: History and Philology. 2024;23(5):95-105. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/1818-7919-2024-23-5-95-105
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