Altai Republic - a beautiful and picturesque region, located in Western Siberia.It has a long and complicated history.What makes it famous?What nationalities inhabit it?What are the historical and cultural monuments of the Altai Republic have survived?Discover all in order.
brief historical
Altai history begins in ancient times - the first settlers settled in this area back in the III - II centuries.BC.There followed a century reign of the Mongols, the Turks, Tibetans and other ethnic groups inhabiting the countries of Central Asia and China.They were mostly nomadic conquerors who liked the local land, so here based their sites and settlements.Map of the Altai Republic was changed many times.
Only about XVII century the present territory of the Altai Republic became part of the Russian state.The conversion process took over three hundred years, repeatedly changed the name of the province.
Altai on the map Russia
Looking around the border of the Republic on the map, you can see that the neighboring countries - is Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China, and is located in the inner part of the autonomy of Khakassia, Tuva, Kemerovo region and Altai Krai.For centuries, Altai territorial changes experienced, and only in 1992 the territory gained permanence.
abundance explains multinational neighbors of this area and a huge reservoir of diversified cultural heritage.These places are interesting as archaeologists and connoisseurs of high art.Map of the Altai Republic is rich in recreational areas.The clean air and beautiful scenery make this place ideal for ecotourism.
Looking through the centuries: historical transformation of the Altai Republic
history dates back several millennia.During this period, a lot of cultures and ethnic groups inhabiting the territory of the modern republic.There remains a large number of archeological monuments of antiquity, it is still interested in archeology and ancient lovers.Altai - an inexhaustible source for research.Archaeological monuments of history and culture of the Altai Republic - mounds, caves, cemeteries, "stone woman", cave writings - and now attracted the attention of numerous scientists.
example, rock inscriptions, which can be seen on the rocks, stones, sculptures shrines, inscriptions, or how they are called scientists - petroglyphs, a symbiosis of letters and drawings, similar to Chinese characters - all this wealth attracts tourists from all over the world.
Examining the cultural monuments of the Altai Republic, before his eyes there are pictures from the past.The study and deciphering of ancient letters give an idea of life in ancient times, their beliefs, conquests and other events.Excavations of settlements on the territory of the Altai provide the opportunity to observe many important findings, which reflect the life and culture of different eras.At present, the republic continued archaeological research and scientific expeditions.
Formation Republic
Among the historical monuments of the Republic of Altai there are many familiar familiar monuments to eminent persons: Lenin, Pushkin, and the tragic events experienced by the Soviet people: memorials and monuments to soldiers-heroes of the Great Patriotic WarWar, soldiers in Afghanistan, victims of repression and famine.
Most of the attractions owned the tract, mounds, burial grounds and caves, the amount of which can not be counted.These sites receive traditional names, which depend on the location or the name of the archaeologist who found the monument.
Consider the most famous monuments and landmarks of the Altai Territory: a.Barangol, tract Vas'kin log, Biryulinskaya settlement, village Urlu-Aspak, Riverfront Kutashov, village Kyzyk Ozek, Mayma village, the village Manzherok, the right bank of the river Ulalushki, village Urlu-Aspak, selenium and other Chultukov.This list is constantly updated and extended, as the land Altai stored in its bowels infinite number of ancient relics.
cultural monuments of Altai
the study of the past the Republic of Altai correlation between historical events and the appearance of monuments.Altai culture formed and developed under the influence of other civilizations and peoples inhabiting the territory of the country at different times, and the states, which is composed of Altai.Most of these monuments - this is not only the monuments of history and culture of the Altai Republic, are monuments of national and international importance.For example, numerous statues, which are called stone images.
general notion of stone broads
stone images are valuable cultural heritage that has been preserved, has an ancient history.In the Altai Republic there are more than 250 such statues.Stone sculptures - a great and unprecedented for modern man art.Boulders - a silhouette of the human bodies of different shapes and sizes.On average, their height ranges from 1.5 m to 4 m. The stone images are arranged in groups in different areas, tracts and villages.Their origin is associated with important historical events taking place in the country.
similarity sculptures can be seen in the character of the image features of human faces.This poorly traced other features inherent in the human body - arms, torso and legs.Baba - this is a relative concept, in fact it is men - warriors strong and courageous.These monuments have left a big mark in the history of mankind and in the culture of the Altai Republic.
Gorno-Altaisk - the capital of the Altai Republic
One of the main attractions of the Altai Republic is its capital of Gorno-Altaisk.In connection with historical events is the only city in the Republic of Altai.Gorno-Altaisk quite young, who appeared less than a hundred years ago.The appearance of the capital of the Altai Territory is tied to 1928, during its short history Gorno-Altaisk was renamed in 1948 in Oirot Tour.The status of the capital of the Altai Republic was given the Gorno-Altaisk in 1992.
Landmarks and Monuments of Gorno-Altaisk
Gorno-Altaisk - a small town, which is characterized by a number of attractions.This large number of monuments, square stone, the Palace of Justice, the area of it.Lenin, an old fountain, Victory Park and the National Museum.The National Museum of.AVAnokhina are more than 50,000 items of archaeological, ethnological, paleontological and other finds, it finds and relics are stored world-wide, for example, Siberian Ice Maiden mummy.Cultural attractions Gorno-Altaisk is the Temple of Macarius of Altai and the Church of the Transfiguration.
Every year, the city grows and develops, an increasing number of population and the expanding territory.But to call it close and noisy city can not, despite the fact that it is Gorno-Altaisk, in fact, is the only scientific, cultural and industrial development center of the republic.
Altai Mountains: history and features
deserves special attention Altai Mountains.So previously called itself the Republic of Altai, but now under this name means the part of the Altai Mountains, which is on the territory of the republic.The area is truly picturesque.The mountainous terrain - arrays intermountain plateau, meandering rivers - keeps the historical monuments of the Republic of Altai.Altai Mountains called golden, information about them can be found even in the list of UNESCO World Heritage.Within the mountain range, there are places of worship, archaeological sites of the Altai, for example, the burial mound, Ak-Alah, located on the plateau Ukok.
Plateau Ukok - another highlight of the Altai Territory, which has more than 155 archaeological sites belonging to different epochs.The value of these places is very important for scientists because of the fact that archaeological finds were stored in a cold environment and stunning ice.Frozen able to save a lot of valuable monuments, even the matter of organic origin: food, mummies and bodies of men, their hair and nails.And now, using the knowledge in the field of genetics, scientists decode a picture of everyday life of ancient people.
Tourism in Altai
Undoubtedly, historical and cultural monuments of the Republic of Altai attracts the attention of many people.First and foremost are the people closely related to the sciences - history, archeology, paleontology, ethnology, as well as experts - experts on religion, culture, military affairs.In the Altai Republic gaze gorgeous nature: mountain air, clean rivers and lakes, rich vegetation of the plain.
Due to the underdevelopment of the industrial sector natural beauty remains unspoiled, pristine.Therefore, people are tired of the hustle, bustle, soot and smog from factories and cars, are coming to this region.They come to admire the beauty of nature, to see cults and monuments, to touch the relics of history, recharge and inspiration.And tourism, in turn, enables the development of the Altai Republic.Currently, there are many tourist centers built, providing a diverse range of services.Among them, and excursions to historical sites, a review of interesting and important archaeological finds: ancient sites, burial grounds, cemeteries.Also popular Chulchinskogo visiting Big Falls, Lake Teletskoye, Edelweiss Valley.
Value Altai Republic
Altai Republic on the map of Russia - is a unique place.These lands are not paved with endless railways and pipelines.There are no mines, extracting minerals, gold and diamond deposits.No oil and gas wells.But there is something that is sorely lacking other localities and regions - fantastic nature, unsurpassed scenery, terrain, historical, cultural monuments and landmarks.Monuments of history and archeology in the Republic of Altai have value of universal importance.So many of them are included in the list of objects protected by the state.
about all the delights and sights of the Altai it is impossible to tell.Also, it is difficult to convey in words what appears before their visitors handsome Altai.Anyone who has visited the country - will not remain indifferent to the unprecedented beauty, picturesque countryside and ancient paintings of the area.
