Kurgan stelae

Russia / Gorno-Altaj / Onguday /
 prehistoric, interesting place
A well-known archaeological monument, known as the Inina Stelae. Three menhiro-like stele were the basis of the cult complex, functioning in the era of the Eneolithic. Subsequently, the stelae were used as a fencing for the ancient Türkic memorial complex. In the 80 years of the XX century. The stelae were raised from the ground by archaeologists and installed in the supposed initial position.
Near the stelae is an excavated mound.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurgan_stelae
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Coordinates:   50°26'0"N   86°37'21"E
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