THE PROBLEM OF THE UNIQUE MONUMENTS PETROGLYPHICS OF ZHETYSU’ PRESERVATION

Abstract

Petroglyphics is an important direction in the archaeological science of Kazakhstan; Zhetysu (Seven Rivers) is considered a special region in the study of petroglyphs, since specialists from the Institute of Archeology named after A.A. Margulan discovered a huge number of petroglyphic complexes, among them we note two- the famous Tamgaly sanctuary, discovered by the expedition of A.G. Maksimova in 1957 and the last open sanctuary - the petroglyphic complex of the Arkharly pass in the Almaty region, discovered by A.N. Maryashev and documented in the summer of 2021 by a group of specialists from the Institute of Archeology. A. Margulan under the leadership of A.A. Goryachev. The authors come to the conclusion that the problem of preserving unique
monuments such as Tamgaly, or the recently discovered Arkharly is relevant and necessary. Financial investments are needed both in the management section, conservation and presentation of monuments, and in scientific research on the petroglyphics of Kazakhstan monuments. The problems in the conservation of petroglyphs are enormous, so long-term cooperation is needed on a multi- and interdisciplinary basis both at the national and international levels to preserve priceless archaeological Zhetysu landscapes.