Saymaluu-Tash petroglyphs
A high-mountain cluster of rocks with ancient petroglyphs.
- 3–2 thousand BCearliest images
- 400 sompaid in advance in Kazarman
- July +16°, January −10°daytime
- Fergana Rangeover 3,000 m above sea level
Stops in walking order
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Thin figures
On the dark stone among the plants, the fine lines of the drawings can be seen.
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Horned animals
Figures of horned animals stand out on the surface of the stone.
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Group of figures
The pale surface of the stone is covered with dark drawings.
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Loop and small figure
A large and a small drawing sit side by side on the dark stone.
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Circle with rays
A round drawing can be seen on the rough surface of the stone.
Four seasons
How the place looks at different times of year.
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Summer
June–AugustSummer is the only time the stones are uncovered: grass and flowers grow on the slopes.
Where it is
- Address
- Jalal-Abad Region, Fergana Range
- From the base
- ≈30 km as the crow flies · Kazarman
- Coordinates
- 41.1805° N, 73.8151° E
Opening times and etiquette
Hours and prices
- Opening hours
- July–August
In summer, once the snow has melted; in June and September it depends on the weather.
Etiquette
- Plan your visit. Book a guide with horses and pay the entry fee in Kazarman in advance.
- Overnight stay. There are no facilities in the valley; visitors camp in tents.
Check on site
- Whether the snow has melted and the route is open Local guides
- Entry and horse prices Local guides
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
What to bring
- Tent and warm sleeping bag
- Warm jacket and rain jacket
- Bring water and food
Saymaluu-Tash petroglyphs in photos
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
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Guides and ready-made itineraries
Pages that include this place in a guide or itinerary.
Routes and programmes
Nearby and where to go next
- Base · KazarmanKazarmanA village on the Naryn by the Fergana Range: a base for the Saymaluu-Tash petroglyphs and Song-Kol.
Cultural site · ≈63 km as the crow fliesUzgen MinaretThe tower’s ornamental brickwork and mausoleums from the Karakhanid period
Base · ≈74 km as the crow fliesManasManas (formerly Jalal-Abad): a town for a stop on the road between Osh, the forests and mountain areas.