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The Menhir Complex in Achunowo is located on the right bank of the Kidysh River. It became known to experts in 1996, and the first excavations in this area were organised in 2003. Scientists agree that ancient people used menhirs to determine dates, times, solstice days, and to observe the stars, meaning the vertical stones served as an observatory. Later, the megalithic complex in Achunowo may have been used in shamanic rituals.

According to locals, there used to be more stones in the field. However, many were removed by tractors and destroyed by vandals. This was of little concern, as no one suspected the great age of the menhirs. Now the situation has changed. The megalithic complex has been surrounded by a proper fence, and the residents of Achunowo have taken it under their care.

Today, 10 menhirs in square shape remain in Achunowo, ranging in height from 0.7 to 2 meters. The two largest megaliths stand 15 m apart. The stones are arranged in a circle, and a clear image of a crescent moon can be seen on the main menhir. Three other stones are located a bit further away, at a distance of 80-170 m from the main complex.

Researchers have found that the arrangement of the stones did not occur at the same time. The three oldest menhirs appeared here 14-15 thousand years ago, two more in the Bronze Age, and the rest in the 19th-17th century BC. It is also interesting that the construction style of the complex is identical to that used in building the English Stonehenge.

Nowadays, the ancient megalithic complex is very popular among travellers, historians, and even psychics.

In summer, archaeologists work around the menhirs. They found a settlement here, dated to the late Bronze Age, and named it New-Bajramgulowski. Additionally, jasper objects from the Upper Paleolithic, fragments of pottery, and bones of horses, cattle, and small livestock were excavated near the megaliths.

📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here

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