Khurtuyakh Tas Valley

Khurtuyakh Tas holds vertical stone slabs from ancient burial and cult traditions — 'stone people', studied in the 20th century. Open steppe-and-forest-steppe sites; some fenced; drive and walk access. Near Abaza — fits a central republic driving loop with lakes and kurgans. Do not move stones or graffiti. Dry bright days show forms best. Combine with Lake Shira and Oglakhty — between nature and history.