“Sputnik” Yekaterinburg International Tourism Bureau
620075, Ekaterinburg, Pushkina str., 5, Tel .: (343) 371-62-46, 371-37-43
e-mail: a.golovina@sputnik-ekb.ru
www.sputnik-ekb.ru
Arkaim – the secret of civilization
Experimental nature-landscape, historical and archeological Reserve “Arkaim” is
located in the south of Chelyabinsk region in Big Karaganka river valley. On the foreland
formed by the confluence of Utyanka and Big Karaganka rivers existed the bronze Age
protected settlement Arkaim.
The Arkaim reserve is the unique trace and artefact of the ancient civilization (XVIIXVI centuries B.C.) and it is very valuable for the world science.
In the exposed steppe the ancient world is located: Menhir Alley, Middle Age
sculptures, Neolithic house with interior, Wind mill and others. Main attractions are the
Temir mound – reconstruction of a nomads family tomb (V-IV B.C.) and of course the
Arkaim Settlement itself.
In the ancient handicrafts museum different master classes are conducted: pottery,
weaving, wickerwork, stone tools production.
The Arkaim Reserve is opened from May, 10th to October, 30th.
Visitors can stay in a hotel, a caravan or a tent. Facilities: shower, parking, tourist and
sport equipment for rent, dinning, variety of excursions.
Timing – 2 or 3 days.
Price includes bus, tour guide, tour information, accommodation and meals,
entrance fees