Northern Russia uncovers 31 ancient petroglyphs
A total of 31 new petroglyphs have been discovered in the Bigtamil area of the Chukotka Peninsula in the far north of Russia, bringing the total number of known carvings to 691 as of 2026. The density of these engravings suggests a need to reconsider the methods of site protection, with calls to turn the area into an open-air museum with extensive safeguarding. Scientists interpret the new petroglyphs as stylistically different from earlier images, believing they are simplified copies of older scenes that were redrawn by successive generations of ancient Chukotka inhabitants.
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