Russian Stonehenge: Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region)

In the world there are plenty of objects that I would like to visit almost every modern person: the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian pyramids, Machu Picchu, the Grand Canyon in the USA, the Statue of Liberty and many others. As a rule, in such places tourists do not hang out at any time of the year. But there are also such corners, for example, Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region) or the fortress of Eni-Kale in Kerch, which are known only to a narrow circle of curious travelers.

Section 1. Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region). General description of the object In general, on this territory once settled fortified settlement with the same name. Since all this occurred approximately at the turn of the III-II millennium BC. E, ie, in the era of medium bronze, modern scientists attributed this object to the so-called Country of Cities. Its location was not chosen by chance: an elevated cape formed at the confluence of two full-flowing rivers - Utyaganka and the Big Karaganka. Now Arkaim on the map of the Chelyabinsk region can be found if you trace an eight-kilometer route from the village. Amur (Berdinsk district) or two kilometers, but strictly to the south-east, from the village. Alexandrovsky, which is located in the Kizilsky district. This settlement is considered as a natural-landscape, and historical and architectural reserve. The distinctive feature of the monument is the almost unique safety of all defensive structures, the integrity of the landscape, and the availability of synchronous burial grounds.

Section 2. Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region). Stages of discovery It turns out that this historical monument was opened more than once, and at once three. For the first time, in 1957, it was discovered and mapped by the military. After some time, Arkaim was noticed from the air by civilian cartographers, but they decided that this strange object is classified, so he never got to cards.

Another 18 years have passed. In the summer of 1987, students from the local archaeological community went to this territory. Their task was not to search for this monument, they were instructed to explore the territory with the purpose of further building a special irrigation system necessary to establish water supply in the agricultural areas of the region. Special importance of this mission was not attached. However, during the work in the steppe zone , remains of the ancient settlement called Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region) were discovered. Photo attached.

In general, one can not but note the fact that, if it were not for the discoveries of young archaeologists, the terrain would simply be flooded. The monument was defended.

Section 3. Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region). Interesting Facts

• The object received its name, not quite familiar with the Russian language, due to the name of the mountain towering above this terrain. The peak is located at a distance of 4 km from the historical monument, and the toponym "arkaim" originated from the Türkic language. In Russian, it can be translated as "backbone", "base" or "head".
• Excavations in this region have been carried out since 1991, for all this time it was possible to open more than 8 thousand square meters. Km of area. This is a lot, but, nevertheless, according to forecasts of experts, the earth's thickness hides under itself as much.
• Archaeologists have already found the remains of man and domestic animals, harness of various kinds, tools of saddlers, anvils, molds for casting metal products, arrowheads, pottery tools.