Semiotic Analysis of Petroglyph «Ancient Turks and the Mother Goddess Umay/Umai»

A semiotic analysis of petroglyphs from the Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai reveals significant insights into the Turkic culture's early period, particularly concerning the depiction of the Mother Goddess Umay/Umai. This study, conducted on a boulder discovered at the Kudyrge burial ground near the Chulyshman River, combines traditional archaeological and historical methods with semiotic-ethnographic analysis to decipher the visual artifacts as a system of signs. The research argues that such an approach can provide a deeper understanding of the rich historical heritage, offering new perspectives on the cultural and ethnographic significance of these ancient symbols.

Tatiev, E. E., Yesim, G., Sarkulova, M. S., Mukataeva, A. A., & Tatieva, M. E. (2021). Semiotic Analysis of Petroglyph «Ancient Turks and the Mother Goddess Umay/Umai». Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v13n3.42