World Heritage Identification Number: 1654
World Heritage since: 2021
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea
The Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, offer a unique insight into the Neolithic culture of Fennoscandia. This extensive collection of rock carvings, spanning across two distinct regions in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, presents a captivating blend of artistry, history, and mystery.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The site contains 4,500 petroglyphs carved in the rocks during the Neolithic period dated about 6-7 thousand years ago and located in the Republic of Karelia in the Russian Federation. It is one of the largest such sites in Europe with petroglyphs that document Neolithic culture in Fennoscandia. The serial property encompasses 33 rock art panels in two component parts 300km apart: 22 petroglyph groups at Lake Onega in the District of Pudozhsky featuring a total of over 1,200 figures and 3,411 figures in 11 groups by the White Sea in the District of Belomorsky. The rock art figures at Lake Onega mostly represents birds, animals, half human and half animal figures as well as geometric shapes that may be symbols of the moon and the sun. The petroglyphs of the White Sea are mostly composed of carvings depicting hunting and sailing scenes including their related equipment as well as animal and human footprints. They show significant artistic qualities and testify to the creativity of the Stone Age. The petroglyphs are associated with sites including settlements and burial grounds.
Encyclopedia Record: Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea
Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Russia, Republic of Karelia, listed on 28 July 2021. The World Heritage Site comprises 33 petroglyph sites in two clusters. The rock carvings were created from 7 to 4 millennia ago and represent a glimpse into the lives of Neolithic cultures of Fennoscandia.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
Coordinates: 61.7299 , 36.0126388889
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