31 New Petroglyphs Found on Chukotka's Pegtymel

31 previously unknown rock paintings were found on Chukotka.

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31 previously unknown petroglyphs were discovered on the Pegtymel monument in Chukotка.
The total number of petroglyphs at Pegtymel has increased from 213 in 1986 to 691 in 2026.
The discovery was announced by Yuri Svoisky, Deputy Head of the Petroglyphic Expedition of the Institute of Archaeology RAS.
The findings suggest that nearly every rock cliff in the area contains at least one drawing.
There is a need to reconsider the protection status of the region due to the lack of official protection for areas between known cultural monuments.

The number of new petroglyphs discovered in the last four field seasons is nearly 100. — vm
The new findings indicate that almost every rock cliff in the studied region contains at least one drawing. — vm
The researchers suggest that the area between known monuments lacks official protection, posing risks to preservation. — vm
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