Mountains of Altai - the mystery of nature

How amazing, these mountains are rich in riddles! Altai is located in Siberia, is on the border of four states: Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan and China. On the map, this puzzle is marked in red, as a reserved zone. And this is not accidental. There are many reserves and protected areas in this area, mainly due to the unique flora and fauna. It is here that such representatives of flora and fauna are gathered that the researchers are already confident in the mythical theory of the origin of this locality.

Nature of the Altai Mountains

The world probably does not know another such area, where rare species of representatives of flora and fauna are gathered together. No wonder there is a legend about how God decided to create the "Golden Land". Where is it better to create this place? God decided to ask help from the falcon, cedar and deer, ordering them to disperse around the world and find the place where they would live best.

The falcon flew high, the deer ran far away and deeply rooted to the ground of cedar, but their opinions converged on the same place. These were the mountains of Altai. Indeed, cedar and pine forests occupy a vast territory. Still there is a unique golden root. Among the animals, brown bears, snow leopards and deer walk freely. Such a variety of flora and fauna contributed to the non-interference of man. Indeed, the best thing in nature is the absence of people.

Why the "Golden Mountains"?

Probably, many are interested in the question of why this name is given to the edge of the Altai. "Golden Mountains" is a translation from the ancient Türkic language of the name "Mountain Altai". And how many legends are connected with this place! Almost every name in this area has its own history, connected with the peoples who lived here for a very long time. Often these stories are generally based on fiction.

Even in ancient times there was an opinion that it was these mountains that became the place for the existence of the country of wisdom of Shambhala. Altai was closed to the people, getting into it was very difficult, even unrealistic, for an ordinary person. It is necessary to know life, to go through all its difficulties and on the basis of this experience to know the philosophy of existence.

At the highest point of Altai - Belukha - and located an imaginary country. The height of this mountain is 4506 meters above sea level. Do not stop talking about her mythology, because the Indian researcher Vir Rishi in the course of the work said that she is very similar to the legendary Meru. According to legend, this peak was the center of the universe, and the stars spun around it. For the sovereign ruler of Indra, these mountains became the home. Altai can also call himself the parent of Lake Teletskoye, which has an unusual history. Ancient legends say that in this fertile and beautiful area lived one tribe with the wise ruler of Tele. He had a powerful sword with magical powers, and thanks to him, the ruler never lost a war. His state lived and flourished for the joy of the inhabitants and envy of the enemies. Altai, the mountains, forests and rivers of which were their home and refuge, made the life of the local population happy. The neighbor - the ruler of Bogdo - decided to take the sword and kill the body. He understood that he could not be taken by force, so he approached the matter with cunning. He invited Tele to visit him. Since the reception was friendly, he did not take weapons with him and died at the hands of Bogdo. At that moment his sword fell and deeply cut the earth. Wife Tel, realizing what happened, in despair and grief began to cry. Tears fell in the gorge, which was formed as a result of the fall of the sword. So there was a lake. It was named in honor of the ruler - Teletskim, and forever the tears saved the mountains. Altai was formerly a residential area, this is indicated by Scythian graves excavated by archaeologists in the Pazyryk tract. Who knows, perhaps, these legends are not so imaginative as it seems to us.