VIEW_00002_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of circle of standing stones with deer stones on north side
ALTR_00002_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Altar with nineteen remaining standing stones, all black; west side of burial mounds
BRMD_00007_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
One of four burial mounds, sunken.
DRST_00003_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stone with slashes on east side, belt, circles on south side; in circle of standing stones
ENCL_00005_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
three Turkic enclosures, disrupted and covered with juniper. Rows of balbal to 198 m.
ENCL_00006_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View down long rows of tall balbal o enclosures. Tsagaan Uul in background
SQKH_00002_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Square, platform khirigsuur; pitted mound. 35+ circular altars; satellite mound
TKIM_00008_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image, slipped into earth,.
TKIM_00015_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image reset correctly on east side of enclosure (3.5 m side)
TKIM_00016_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two of four Turkic images in front of four enclosures; two northern images badly damaged
TKIM_00017_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image, third from north; head reset
TKIM_00018_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
small Turkic image with pecked-in face; east side of south-most enclosure
TKIM_00019_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Northmost image; stones pulled out of enclosure
TKIM_00020_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Image of Uighur period, recarved from earlier standing stone; modern writing
TKIM_00021_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image with head broken on upper right side. Enclosure 3 x 3.5 m.
TKIM_00022_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of image and disrupted enclosure.
UNMD_00001_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
mound rimmed with vertical stones; second such mound destroyed
UNMD_00001_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Collared mound or small round khirigisuur, earthed over
VIEW_00001_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of two lines of balbal (190 m), and four images stones and enclosures on west
VIEW_00002_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of three of four images and their enclosures; first image on north destroyed
VIEW_00003_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
mound with rim of vertical stones above large standing stone
VIEW_00003_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of two southern-most images, their enclosures and balbal from west
VIEW_00004_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of three Turkic images and their enclosures, north side Nutsgenii Uul
VIEW_00004_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of continuous enclosure (20 x 2 m.) with two false image stones and two image stones
BRMD_00003_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two burial mounds in high pass, view down to Tsagaan Salaa and Shiveet Khairkhan
BRMD_00004_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of burial on north, BRMD_00003_TG: opening to west
DRST_00002_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Detail large deer stone: belt, inverted ram, horse.
DRST_00003_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Detail deer stone: dagger, inverted.
DRST_00004_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Large deer stone in broken frame with inverted dagger, rams, horse, deer; second standing stone (1.06 m. height)
DRST_00005_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stone, broken top, with rudimentary belt, some animals; broken deer stone to SSE
DRST_00006_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Balbal in form of deer stone, fine argali and belt on south side, shields on north side
DRST_00007_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Balbal-deer stone, two shields, circular element with lines on north side
DWLG_00017_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling articulated by vertically set cobbles; large stones at E and W, hearth on north side. No other dwellings in immediate area
RNKH_00003_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Three round platform khirigsuur with varying combinations of black and white stones on mounds, on platform, and around frame. (Color symbolism.)
RNKH_00032_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur on high terrace; view down to confluence of Godon and Khovd Gol
RNKH_00033_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Round, platform khirigsuur, mound 1.5 m high; view down to confluence to north
SQKH_00001_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur on high promontory overlooking confluence of Tsagaan Gol and Khovd Gol. Massive boulders at four corners
STST_00001_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of standing stone with broken frame in VIEW_00007_OI; view toward hidden canyon of Alkham Khavtsal
STST_00002_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone and broken frame in VIEW_00007_OI; view down to Oigor Gol
STST_00003_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone with tamga on north side, frame; faces Alkham Khavtsal
STST_00004_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
East side of standing stone in STST_00002_OI with cross-shaped tamga
STST_00005_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Single standing stone in frame; located in high draw facing out to Alkham Khavtsal canyon.
STST_00006_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Paired standing stones in frame, fragments of possible third stone. Located in high slope facing out to Alkham Khavtsal.
TKIM_00013_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Image stone of rough grey limestone; face, beard, shoulders, no clear sign of hands, belt, implements.
TKIM_00020_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of enclosure and image stone as it faces to east on a high slope above Onkhotyn Nuur
TKIM_00015_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Image of the Uighur (Late Turkic) period, buried deep in sandy soil. Both hands hold vessel; hat, face.
TKIM_00021_SG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Fragment of head of destroyed image stone, ruined enclosure
TKIM_00023_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image with broken head, lower face; arms, cup, belt (?), hanging objects. Broken enclosure (2.5 x 2.5 m).
TKIM_00024_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of TKIM_00023_KH: broken head, carving of upper body.
TKIM_00025_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image, body sunk into ground and head reset; enclosure robbed or destroyed
UNMD_00021_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Low mound or platform khirigsuur: modern central altar; fine white quartzite boulders in center and on disk.
UNMD_00013_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
low disk-like mound, dark with whiter stones in center and fine quartzite boulder
VIEW_00007_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of standing stone on slope above Oigor Gol before Khökh Khötöl
VIEW_00009_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View over round platform khirigsuur, RNKH_00003_TG, to end of large moraine within Tsagaan Gol valley; view across valley to confluence of Khatugiin Gol and Tsagaan Gol. (Color symbolism.)
VIEW_00010_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View over RNKH_00003_TG west up river to Shiveet Khairkhan. (Color symbolism.)
RNKH_00004_TG; (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur with ""entrance"" at N. 15 between two mounds; many circular altars on south and west sides. Mound height: 1.7 m.
RNKH_00005_TG; (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur just above confuence of Tygyd and Tsagaan Salaa. Mound and frame worn by flooding (?); one visible small circular altar. One of several structures on this terrace.
SQKH_00002_TG; (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur with adjacent squared mound on east. High mound (3 m), dark boulders for mound, lighter for frame and four corners. Adjacent mound is collared, 8 x 8 m.
VIEW_00015_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View over confluence of Khovd Gol (left) and Tsagaan Gol (right); square platform khirigsuur on high terrace
RNKH_00002_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur with three surviving rays, 26+ circular altars; overlooks Dzalangashiin steppe to the south.
FIST_00001_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two enclosures and one false image stone; balbal extending E. 50º.
ALTR_00007_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Altar in form of circle of standing stones; associated with burial mounds.
COMD_00001_LK (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Collared mound or small round khirigsuur, much earthed over; on high terrace
DWLG_00003_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Large group of damaged dwellings, twenty-four still recognizable. Associated here with round and square khirigsuur.
LINS_00001_LK (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Long stone line associated with a large group of damaged dwellings and a massive platform khirigsuur, 26 m side, seen in background.
RNKH_00007_LK (2008)
Gary Tepfer
North rim and section of round khirigsuur washed out by the river. Behind, a heavy mound, also Bronze Age in date.
RNKH_00008_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur patterned with red, white, and black boulders; 20 circular altars, 5 white and black adjacent mounds
RNKH_00037_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Khirigsuur on top of ridge in moraine; 4 rays, 13 small altars, one adjacent mound
SQKH_00002_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Square khirigsuur or squared mound of black and white boulders; squared skirt of white boulders. Two depressions in mound; 19 circular altars.
SQKH_00003_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Low square khirigsuur in close proximity to several four-posted mounds.
SQKH_00005_LK (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Low platform khirigsuur, square, in complex of large round khirigsuur, many dwellings.
SQKH_00017_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Square khirigsuur constructed of massive boulders.
BRMD_00001_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two of four burial mounds. Mound in foreground measures 12 m (N to S); deep central depression, opening to west.
BRMD_00006_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Large boulders at corners, center; slate stones over mound. One of two such structures in site.
BRMD_00008_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
South-most of four mounds; deeply sunk.
BRMD_00009_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Plain with eleven burial mounds, single altar on west, no remaining balbal. Mounds all deeply sunken.
BRMD_00020_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Large boulders at corners, center. Single such mound on high draw overlooking confuence of Godon and Khovd Gol.
BRMD_00021_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of structure in BRMD_00020_KV
BRMD_00022_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Six burial mounds, four on south fresher in appearance than those on north, two with depressions in center.
BRMD_00023_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
North-most mound in group seen in BRMD_00022_KV. deep depression in center, opening to west. Kazakh cemetery in background.
UNMD_00002_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Earthed over mound of uncertain function; rim of vertical dark stones; one of two similar mounds in draw. View over massive standing stone.
UNMD_00006_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
One of three similar mounds, uncertain function, with corolla rim; on high terrace overlooking confluence Tsagaan and Khovd Gol.
UNMD_00007_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of uncertain function with rim of vertical black stones, interior of white stones.
UNMD_00017_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Low mound, uncertain function, earthed over, large central depression (2.5 x 2 m).
UNMD_00018_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Disk-shaped mound, uncertain function; low, earthed over; dark stones on dish, whitish and dark in center.
UNMD_00019_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Low mound, uncertain function, earthed over. Standing stone at rim, 40º; modern altars and fine white quartz boulders added to mound.
BRMD_00002_DY (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two of four burial mounds. Mound in foreground measures 12 m (N to S); deep central depression, opening to west.
BRMD_00007_TG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Large boulders at corners, center; slate stones over mound. One of two such structures in site.
BRMD_00010_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
South-most of four mounds; deeply sunk.
BRMD_00011_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Plain with eleven burial mounds, single altar on west, no remaining balbal. Mounds all deeply sunken.
BRMD_00024_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Large boulders at corners, center. Single such mound on high draw overlooking confuence of Godon and Khovd Gol.
BRMD_00025_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
View of structure in BRMD_00024_KV
BRMD_00026_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Six burial mounds, four on south fresher in appearance than those on north, two with depressions in center.
BRMD_00027_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
North-most mound in group seen in BRMD_00026_KV; deep depression in center, opening to west. Kazakh cemetery in background.
STST_00010_OI (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Rough stone, irregular shape, broken frame. Overlooks snaking course of Oigor Gol before Alkham Khavstal.
STST_00011_SG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two stones arranged 350º—150º in double frame; possibly one fallen stone . View down to Alkham Khavtsal.
STST_00012_SG (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Rough stone, broken frame; tamga pecked into east face. Tall face oriented 190º.
BRMD_00003_KH (2008)
Gary Tepfer
Two burial mounds, deeply sunk.
BRMD_00028_KV (2008)
Gary Tepfer
four-cornered mound on high terrace overlooking confluence of Khovd and Godon Gol. Boulders at corners and in center
UNMD_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Long curved semi-circle of 12 mnds, possibly burials?
UNMD_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low disk, earthed over: khirigsuur? Other?
ALTR_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Conglomerate boulder, natural, made into an altar
ALTR_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of conglomerate made into an altar
BRMD_00023_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
one of two rounded 4-posters on moraine
BRMD_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
four-cornered mound, rounded sides
BRMD_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
four-cornered mound, rounded sides
DWLG_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling; view to mound and many other dwellings to east
IMST_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Image stone ('Khan'):thin grey slate, worn face, head, arms
IMST_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of 'Khan': boar, belt, hanging implements
IMST_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of 'Khan': four Mongolian deer across chest
IMST_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Fallen image stone, 15 m. north of 'Khan': neck, faint belt, goat image
LINS_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View of triple lines in area of many dwellings.
LNDS_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View of the Upper Turgen Gol, looking west southwest
RNKH_00005_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, flattened mound; purple and dark stones
STST_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
4 massive stones, clear four-part frame
STST_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
4 massive stones, clear four-part frame
STST_00004_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Massive fallen stone, light purple. Frame, 3 altars on east side
STST_00005_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two massive stones, half broken frame. Cream-colored granite, rough
STST_00006_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Massive stone, grey-rose granite. Broken frame, 2nd broken stone?
STST_00007_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two massive stones, one leaning. White and grey granite. Broken frame.
UNMD_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound, massive boulders on edge. Three depressions in mound.
UNMD_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Mound at south end of high terrace, overlooking Sagsay plain
VIEW_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Khan's Stone', massive boulder in center of high plain
VIEW_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Khan's Stone,' with leaning stone figure on its north side
VIEW_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
High terrace, looking up at huge standing stone
BRMD_00008_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Remains of disrupted four-cornered mound, slightly curved west side. Many stones removed for zimnik.
ENCL_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Disrupted Turkic enclosure with image sliding into ground on east side
RNKH_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Khirigsuur sunk into soil, east side of moraine.
STST_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Well-hewn granite stones, in slate and granitic frame. Within small draw of moraine, view to mountains at end of lake.
TKIM_00007_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Figure set in center of enclosure: reset? Dark grey stone.
TKIM_00008_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of fig.: face, faint mustache, collar, cup. Left arm, hand unclear. Belt, hanging weapon, purse
TKIM_00009_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Worn head of figure sliding into ground: nose, long mustache, cup visible above ground
VIEW_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View of round khirigsuur (SA0794), with moraine and Dzhalagashiin Uul with its remnant glacier.
ALTR_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Modern Buddhist stupa, adjoined by 9 burials(?); on hill over river
ALTR_00005_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of stupa: mud core, black/white stones, small altars on side
ALTR_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Shrine to war heroes Kh. Damba and D. Namnan, died here 1943
BRMD_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Area of 19 mounds with standing slate walls, one Turkic enclosure.
BRMD_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View north over 5 burials, all sunken, several with multi-chambers?
BRMD_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View from northmost burial to south; altars on west, river to south
BRMD_00005_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Single burial, sunken center, above larger complex
BRMD_00006_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Five burial mounds, with sunken centers
BRMD_00007_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of burial mounds, with balbal; view to pavement of stones
COMD_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Collared mound, slabs leaning to center. Near standing stone
DWLG_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling, paved hearth on N side; nr. Khirig, 4-psters
RNKH_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur on moraine
RNKH_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
one of 2 round khirigsuur above curve in river. 'Thin' construction.
SMCR_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of two circular altars at top of ridge (2840 m.)
STST_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone, north edge of terrace; modern writing, broken frame
TKIM_00001_MG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic fig. From converted deer stone, large enclosure
TKIM_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Image, white stone.broken enclosure
TKIM_00002_MG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail south side: muted deer images from deer stone
TKIM_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: chipped head, moustache, beard, collar, cup, belt; hilt?
TKIM_00003_MG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image and enclosure, remaining balbal, seen from west
TKIM_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View of Turkic figure, enclosure, remaining balbal, from west
UNMD_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Boomerang' pavement of stones, approximately 5 m. wide
UNMD_00005_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of northwest end of pavement: circular shapes
BRMD_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Sunken squared burial (?), raised rim.
BRMD_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound (burial?), sunken center; small mound, sunken center, on north 10 degrees
RNKH_00008_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, partially lost frame; view to other mounds and khirigsuur
RNKH_00009_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Three round khirigsuur, low rims; central khirigsuur 'squared' by standing stones
RNKH_00010_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low, earthed over round khirigsuur on edge of stream; 'entrance' on east
SQKH_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square khirigsuur on high terrace looking down valley to Sogoo Valley
VIEW_00005_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View up Sogoo Valley over two standing stones and broken mound (right)
VIEW_00006_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View up Bor-Bugasny Gol over square khirigsuur and mounds to Border Guard Station
LGCR_00001_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large circle on south side of deep draw, north side of valley; near by two low mounds, other
LINS_00001_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Extended serpentine 'wall', earthed over, on ridge of moraine.
PETR_00001_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small argali on flat surface, top of moraine, north side of valley
PETR_00002_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small ibex on slanting surface
RNKH_00001_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, among 6 other mounds and altars; deep hole in center
UNMD_00001_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Mound on moraine ridge, at west end of 'wall', with sunken center
UNMD_00002_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Key-hole shaped mound with rim, at top of moraine, north side of valley
UNMD_00003_OI (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Key-hole shaped mound viewed against slope; double mounds, rim visible.
UNMD_00010_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small mound, large mound half fallen off eroded terrace; river valley below
VIEW_00005_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View up Sagsay Gol with scattered mounds and boulders
DRST_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stones seen on west side of complex; 80+ whole and fragments.
ENCL_00009_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two enclosures, heavy black rock frames, boulder interior. Two false image stones, one (N) fallen; balbal to 53 m.
RNKH_00025_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Fine round khirigsuur, double rim, 4 rays. 21 circular altars N,W, S sides
RNKH_00026_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur on edge of terrace. Black stones, 'entrance' E. 40 degrees; 30 circular altars
STST_00014_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two massive standing stones, one on south fallen, on high slope overlooking mountains to south
STST_00015_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Huge standing stone, one fallen and broken. Pink granite. One stone circle on east side, frame broken
TKIM_00004_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
North figure: muted face and mustache, right hand with cup, left hand holding knife hilt, belt with plaques
TKIM_00021_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two turkic figures, three broken enclosures, 12 remaining balbal and fallen stones
TKIM_00016_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Worn figure on south. Coarse dark stone, broken left side of head, hand with cup. Arms, belt muted.
TKIM_00017_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Three large enclosures, 2 figures, within quadratic berm. Balbal to 228 m.; black slab, north enclosure
DWLG_00001_TG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Area of black and white dwellings (22) and long stone lines, oriented west to Shiveet Khairkhan
DWLG_00002_TG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Circular dwellings of white river boulders.
ENCL_00001_TG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Massive Turkic enclosure, one of several (damaged) in irrigated side valley
ENCL_00002_TG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two of several disrupted Turkic enclosures: massive framing stones, piled with large slabs. Two false images stones
ENCL_00010_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Middle enclosure in complex with 'entrance' on east
ENCL_00011_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two broken enclosures, one with Turkic figure within frame.
TKIM_00005_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
South figure: head broken at neck, muted face. Right hand with goblet, left hand at belt. Belt, purse, dagger muted
TKIM_00006_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Complex from west: two rows of balbal, five circular altars east of berm 11 m.; tall black standing stone
TKIM_00007_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure with tall neck, muted face. Right hand with cup (?), left hand at dagger hilt. Belt. Small enclosure
TKIM_00008_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Figure and enclosure looking out over valley; enclosure and figure offset
STST_00016_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Massive standing stone with'eyeglass' tamga, 2 smaller stones, disrupted frame; in middle of main road
TKIM_00009_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure: broken body, muted face, mustache; collar, right hand with cup, left on hilt; belt with plaques,purse
BRMD_00017_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of two four-cornered mounds. View to Tsengel Khairkhan Nuuru
DWLG_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Area of 76+ dwellings, large standing stones on east; many damaged.
DWLG_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling robbed of its hearth stones.
LINS_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Three parallel lines, east side of complex of 'dwellings'.
LINS_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Upper section of two lines descending south of dwellings
RNKH_00007_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Thin' round khirigsuur, north bank of lake. 7 circular altars on W.
RNKH_00008_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, left bank of river.7 circular altars, NW, W.
RNKH_00022_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low round platform khirigsuur on high terrace. Black stones at entrance east 140
UNMD_00010_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound, 'entrances' on east 55 and 115; stones free of turf
ALTR_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of several altars on west side of 17 burial mounds; black and white stones
BRMD_00004_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
6th mound from north: sunken. Balbal on east
BRMD_00018_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Row of 17 burial mounds, seen from north; one row of balbal on east
BRMD_00019_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Row of 17 burials looking north from south-most mound; altars on west.
ENCL_00007_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Seven Turkic enclosures, slate frames, boulder in-filling; one line of balbal (175 m)
ENCL_00008_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two Turkic enclosures, one false image stone; a few remaining balbal.
LINS_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Double line running south from two small altars of black and white stones
PETR_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Boar image, broken surface, repatinated; nearby, a faintly visible horse image
RNKH_00023_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Thin' round khirigsuur. Black standing stone at east 120. Circular altars on west.
STST_00013_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
3 standing stones, one partly fallen; frame with 3 sections; modern graffiti
ALTR_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
row of 4 altars associated with large group of dwellings; much earthed over
DWLG_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large dwelling with white border stones, black 'framing' stones
DWLG_00004_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling with white boulders, double walls, rounded corners
DWLG_00005_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling: walls defined by jutting boulders; large central hearth
RNKH_00024_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, low mound (17 m diameter). Beyond: Kazakh burials
TKIM_00017_MG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Image and enclosure from west; balbal extend 232 m to east
BRMD_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of five four-cornered mounds with multi-colored corner stones; view beyond to large mound.
BRMD_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Badly damaged four-cornered mound, one of 13 in group, all disrupted
ENCL_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic enclosures with two internal standing stones; multicolored stones
ENCL_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Three broken enclosures, balbal; 7 other enclosures in area
ENCL_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two broken Turkic enclosures, 2 fallen false image stones.
ENCL_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic enclosure with white stone head of a Turkic image; body has sunk into irrigated ground
ENCL_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Enclosures with fallen false image stones and one row of balbal extending to east 110 degrees.
ENCL_00004_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two of five broken enclosures; row of balbal to east 110 degrees. Small false images stones.
LNDS_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View from petroglyphs on ridge, down to Sogoo Valley; dry valley
PETR_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Herding scene: figures with bull, horses, sheep, dogs
PETR_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Skier with pole (?) and bow in gorytus
PETR_00004_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Man with two bulls, one carrying load and child
RIMD_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Ritual disk with black and white stones on modern ritual terrace
RIMD_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Ritual disk with black and white stones on modern ritual terrace
RNKH_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round mound-khirigsuur, deep depression in mound, small circular altars.
RNKH_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Compact round platform khirigsuur on terrace over river plain.
RNKH_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur with heavy boulders on rim, deep depression in mound.
RNKH_00004_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform (?) khirigsuur; white boulder rim and white standing stone at east 110 degrees.
RNKH_00006_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur with heavy bould rim, 3 depressions
RNKH_00007_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low round khirigsuur, clear outer frame, two visible rays, 14 visible circular altars.
SQKH_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large square khirigsuur with high mound and four rays. Deep depression in mound, 15 circular altars.
SQKH_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of ray extending to corner at east 80 degrees; depression visible in mound.
STST_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Massive fallen standing stone of rose colored granite; broken frame.
STST_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two standing stones, frame destroyed
STST_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone, small frame; three circular altars on east, old mounds on west.
TKIM_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure of cream-colored stone, directionally offset in front of small enclosure
TKIM_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image, damaged face and body; small broken enclosure
TKIM_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure (offset) and enclosure oriented east 80 degrees. No balbal.
TKIM_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: heart-shaped head, nose, shoulders visible
TKIM_00003_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of figure: face, ears, earrings, collar, right hand with cup, left hand on daggar hilt; belt, purse.
TKIM_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image facing Khuren Khairkhan Uul
TKIM_00004_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image, large enclosure
TKIM_00005_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: ears, face, collar, right arm holding cup, left arm down
TKIM_00006_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image facing valley; balbal extending 92 m.
TKIM_00007_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image, head broken; large broken enclosure, red rim stones
TKIM_00008_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: right hand with cup, left hand held top of hanging dagger; belt with purse visible on right hip.
TKIM_00009_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View from behind enclosure. Many fallen balbal to the east of figure.
TKIM_00010_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure (young) with collar, right hand with cup, left hand on belt; no visible enclosure
TKIM_00011_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Broken Turkic figure, reset in ground; head lost, left shoulder, arm visible.
TKIM_00012_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure, reset, with broken head and lower body. Right hand with cup, left hand on partial belt.
BRMD_00001_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large stone mound, base of a tree at mound's edge at 280 degrees
BRMD_00002_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Largest of group of approximately 12 mounds. Stake on north side
STST_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two standing stones, two fallen. 9+ circular altars on E. 100 degrees
TKIM_00001_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure, leaning 45 degrees. Fine head, collar, cuffs, cup, dagger, belt, purse.
TKIM_00002_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figures, one standing (grey), one fallen (grey-white) and worn.
TKIM_00003_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Closer view of standing grey figure
TKIM_00004_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Close view of fallen grey-white figure
TKIM_00010_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Figure and enclosure from back, looking down Chigirtein Nuur
UNMD_00006_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
one of two circular mounds rimmed with standing slate stones
BRMD_00009_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Four-cornered mound, fallen stone in center,four stones at corners (white stone S 190)
BRMD_00010_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of three burial mounds ranged from north to south; sunken center, 2 balbal
BRMD_00011_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small burial (?) over relic pond in moraine; grassy center.
RNKH_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, sunk into turf; outer ring lost; circular altars on west side
RNKH_00005_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform kirigsuur; 25 m to northeast a small muted mound
TKIM_00011_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Standing Stone recarved into Turkic figure:broken enclosure, newly set stones.
TKIM_00012_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Recarved stone: face, left ear, beard; pecked arms, cup, dagger (unclear), belt
UNMD_00007_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Embedded rectangular form on high terrace (3 sides visible)
UNMD_00008_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Embedded mound on high terrace
BRMD_00013_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Burial mound on high pass; remains of larch stake on NE 40 degrees
BRMD_00014_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low burial mounds (4), squared mound with 'moat' on east side
PETR_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two deer, muted hunter with long bow, crude horse; glacier-scraped boulder
RNKH_00006_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round, low platform khirigsuur.
SQKH_00001_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Massive square platform khirigsuur; large corner stones; black, white boulders
SQKH_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur viewed over mound on south; dark corner stone E 30
TKIM_00013_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small Turkic figure, youthful face. Broken fram. On high terrace.
TKIM_00014_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small figure, broken enclosure seen from west
VIEW_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Irregular circle, (3) Pazyryk period burial mounds,large standing stone to east
UNMD_00007_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Peaked mound with multicolored stones
UNMD_00008_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small mound with white and black stones on terrace over stream
VIEW_00001_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Group of five 'four-posters' with multi-colored stones.
VIEW_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Looking up Khovd Gol over khirigsuur and small standing stone on east.
VIEW_00004_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View over ritual terrace with Turkic figure and standing stone; Khuren Khairkhan Uul in background
RNKH_00011_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy round platform khirigsuur, raised platform on south side. 11 circular altars
RNKH_00012_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of 'wall' of platform on south side; other heavy mounds visible to east
RNKH_00013_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Tall round platform khirigsuur, depression in center; defined rim. Circle altar west side
RNKH_00014_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Compact, round, platform khirigsuur; clear rim
SQKH_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, massive boulders. Large standing boulder at 120 degrees E
SQKH_00004_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, massive piled altars at corners. 5 massive blders in center.
SQKH_00005_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of altars, SE and SW corners.
UNMD_00011_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Mound on north side of draw, massive boulders, clear rim
VIEW_00006_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View over upper slopes with scattered mounds and khirigsuur
LNDS_00001_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Down Khayangiin Gol to Zagt and Khökhiin Uul
PETR_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Tamga on northwest side of second largest standing stone
PETR_00002_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Petroglyph: rider with bow, gorytus
PETR_00003_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Petroglyph: stylized deer (two)
PETR_00004_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Petroglyph: man with top knot, walking right
RNKH_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur with clear rim, white stone 'path' E. 70 degrees
RNKH_00001_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur with disrupted frame, broken mound on north
RNKH_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur with massive stone frame
RNKH_00002_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, small mound
RNKH_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur seen from north
RNKH_00005_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur with massive stone frame and central depression
STST_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Six standing stones lined up from 330 (left) to 150 degrees (right); broken frame
UNMD_00002_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy mound seen from hillside
UNMD_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Mound, massive with stone rim, central depression
UNMD_00004_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low mound with frame of massive slabs
UNMD_00005_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound on terrace over river valley
UNMD_00006_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Low mound, massive stone frame
VIEW_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Group of monuments against hill on left side valley
VIEW_00001_TN (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Round, platform khirigsur, 2 mounds
VIEW_00003_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View over mound and khirigsuur on terrace
ALTR_00006_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer;
Series of four altars adjacent to dwellings
UNMD_00022_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer;
Mound of unknown function next to a khirigsuur; broken slate frame (?)
VIEW_00013_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer;
Area of many dwellings spread across slope
PETR_00020_TG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Man driving a cart drawn by two horses.
VIEW_00005_DY (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Herders' camp in the early morning.
GRVE_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Ovoo or Buddhist stupa with modern burials; view to mountains at the border with China.
ALTR_00008_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Altar associated with large concentration of dwellings.
ALTR_00009_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Disrupted altars at the east end of group seen in ALTR_00002_LK
DWLG_00018_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Large group of dwellings. High boulders indicate east end or entrance/exit. Someone has excavated stones from many of the dwellings' hearths.
RNKH_00027_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
One of three khirigsuur on high terrace; muted platform.
SMCR_00002_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Small circular altars on south side of square khirigsuur.
SQKH_00022_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square, platform khirigsuur on edge of terrace; part of khirigsuur complex at base of sacred mountain. Small ""entrance"" at 140º, 30 circular altars
SQKH_00018_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Square, platform khirigsuur constructed with massive red boulders. Depression in center of mound, 4 lrge circular altars.
SQKH_00019_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of dark sandstone boulders, deep depression in center; frame of light colored granitic boulders, purple breccia. Four rays. Detail here of SQKH_00002_KV.
BRMD_00027_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Central depression, opening to west. One of possibly three mounds alligned from NW to SE.
BRMD_00028_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Sunken mound, one of nine; indications of two chambers.
BRMD_00029_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Sunken mound in same group as BRMD_00028_SA; indications of three chambers. Altar visible on west.
UNMD_00014_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy, long slabs laid from edge to center of mound of uncertain function; in distance, massive standing stone.
BRMD_00033_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Central depression, opening to west. One of possibly three mounds alligned from NW to SE.
BRMD_00034_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Sunken mound, one of nine; indications of two chambers.
BRMD_00035_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Sunken mound in same group as BRMD_00034_SA; indications of three chambers. Altar visible on west.
LINS_00002_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Long boomerang-shaped feature: joined circular shapes at NW end, more pavement-shaped at SE end.
LINS_00003_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View of feature in LINS_00002_SA,. Other monuments in immediate area include burial mounds, Late Bronze—Early Iron Age, standing stones, Turkic enclosures and image stones.
STST_00013_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Six stones, several broken, in disrupted frame. Stone on north has anchor tamga on north side.
STST_00014_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Anchor tamga; detail of one stone in STST_00013_SG.
ALTR_00006_SA (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two altars constructed of black and white jutting stones; due west of group of five Early Nomadic burials.
BRMD_00029_KV (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Two four-cornered mounds, with corner and central stones.
VIEW_00025_TG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View of Potanin Glacier and several of the peaks of Tavan Bogd.
VIEW_00008_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View over Belkudyk and area of permafrost and uplands.
VIEW_00001_EL (2007)
Gary Tepfer
View over side valley down to Turkic burial mound.
RNKH_00003_DY (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Fine round khirigsuur, earthed over frame; small standing stone at frame, E. 120º.
TMGA_00001_SG (2007)
Gary Tepfer
Six standing stones in and around broken frame; anchor tamga on north side of north stone.
ENCL_00005_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
3 conjoined enclsoures, 5 FIST in center of two and in front of all 3; 1 leaning stone in north-most enclosure
ENCL_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Enclosures and stones, Khovd canyon in background
FIST_00001_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Stone with slight shaping of head, neck, lower body
TKIM_00019_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure taken from original site: top of head broken; hands, vessel, belt with plaques; rough white stone
TKIM_00020_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure: small, rough grey stone. Beard, mustache, right hand with cup, left hand obscured.
ALTR_00003_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of three altars, west side of burials. White cobbles on W, Black slabs on east
BRMD_00005_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Five burial mounds , sunken centers
BRMD_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Three burial mounds, row of balbal 65 m to east, small altar in foreground
BRMD_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Four-cornered (?) low mound, center stone; stones removed?
BRMD_00008_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Four-cornered mound (?), black stones to north, white to south
DRST_00008_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
'deerstone', 2nd to east end of row of balbal with TA0618 burials
DRST_00009_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Black deer stone at northwest corner of square khirigsur; modern irrigation ditch.
DWLG_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
dwelling with double walls of white cobbles, tall black stone at east entrance
DWLG_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Group of dwellings, walls of white stones
DWLG_00008_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
high grouping of dwellings in same part of slope; walls and interior 'hearths'
DWLG_00009_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square dwelling (?) of white embedded boulders
DWLG_00010_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Group of rectangular dwellings, upper northeast edge of complex; stones removed from one hearth.
DWLG_00011_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Circular double-walled dwelling. Large dark stone at east entrance
LGCR_00001_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Large circle (?), smaller inset circle; rectangularized; inset white boulders, large black stones
LINS_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Lower end of lines extending from dwellings up the slope to an oboo on the ridge
LINS_00004_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Upper end of pink stone line; view down into plain and its southwest end point
LINS_00005_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Upper end of pink stone line and its teminus at oboo made of black and pink stones
OVOO_00001_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Ovoo at top of pink stone line; appears to be built on small, earthed-over mound
RNKH_00027_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Low circular khirigsuur, clear outer rim, 'thin' central mound, 14 large altars, 20 circular altars.
RNKH_00028_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Circular khirigsuur (?), surrounded by ring of circular altars
RNKH_00011_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Small round khirigsuur, low central mound, circular altars
SQKH_00013_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
north (310 degrees) corner of square khirigsuur; 55 circular altars on west
SQKH_00014_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square khirigsuur, 14 rays, massive mound with 4+ depressions, 21 circular altars
SQKH_00003_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square khirigsuur ray to east corner
UNMD_00003_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Platform disk with arrangement of black and white stones; white boulder in center
UNMD_00004_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Keyhole shaped form; white inset boulders, large blank slab across center.
ALTR_00004_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Two of four altars, white bloulders and jutting black rocks; west of Pazyryk period burials
BLBL_00001_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Balbal of multi-colored stones, deer stone shapes
BLBL_00002_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
East-most standing balbal, deer stone shape, narrow face to east
BRMD_00009_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Four-cornered mound, upper section earthed over, corner stones lost
BRMD_00010_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Burial mound with sunken center, double row of balbal to east
BRMD_00011_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Four-cornered mound on high terrace over river, rugged boulders, much bioturbation
BRMD_00012_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Row of five burial mounds, south-most with balbal, one with goat image
DWLG_00012_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Row of 24+ dwellings, north-south lines visible. Massive mound at far end of lines
RNKH_00012_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy round platform khirigsuur, high edge of terrace.
RNKH_00013_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, skirt of deeply embedded stones, low center mound (modern blind?)
SQKH_00004_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, deeply embedded stones, heavy boulders in center
SQKH_00005_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of heavy grey and black boulders in center of khirigsuur
SQKH_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, low embedded mound, several large boulders in center; 43 altars
SQKH_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of north side of platform: embedded stones, clear edge
STST_00010_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Two standing stones, leaning, in muted frame; fine veined stone
UNMD_00005_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy mound on high terrace under cliff; defined edge, rugged boulders
UNMD_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound with earthed over center, upright slabs along rim, slanting inward; above area of dwellings
UNMD_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of two mounds of massive boulders, base of talus; massive central boulder
VIEW_00011_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View over Maikhan Tolgoi with standing stones, altar, and burial mounds and balbal
VIEW_00012_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View back over circular mound with standing stones, other mounds at base of talus.
VIEW_00009_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View over small square platform khirigsuur, standing stone, several round khirigsuur
BRMD_00016_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of four four-cornered mounds, large stones in center and corners. Upper edge of plain.
BRMD_00017_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Same mound, seen from northeast.
DRST_00001_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stone in center of 11+ small circles. 2nd deer stone on ground. Stones reddish and black
DRST_00002_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of deer stone in broken frame. Remains of stylized stags, circular earring.
RNKH_00010_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, center not depressed. 3 circular altars on west.
RNKH_00020_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, entrance east 70. Mound 3.5 m.(height). 2 depressions in top. 14 small altars.
RNKH_00021_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur. 2 depressions in top. 7 small altars. On edge of river.
SECR_00001_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
three adjoined half circles against boulder strewn slope. View out to river and Tsengel Khairkhan.
SQKH_00006_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur. Central mound with large boulders, not depressed.Over river
SQKH_00007_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, top with large slabs, varied colored stone. West of round khirigsuur
BRMD_00018_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of four four-cornered mounds. Massive corner boulders.
BRMD_00019_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
8+ burial mounds, centers sunken or earthed over. One row of 11 standing balbal.
BRMD_00020_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Burials and balbal seen from west, on terrace over river.
BRMD_00021_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
7 burial mounds, 2 on east side of others.Centers cleared of stones. 3 rows balbal, one tall stone
DRST_00002_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Central group of deer stones, three stones damaged by modern writing
DRST_00003_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Closer view of damaged stones, old images of deer and goats
RNKH_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Platform khirigsuur. Three depressions, massive slabs in center. 21 + altars.
RNKH_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Rim of khirigsuur with black standing stone and altar, east 100 degrees
RNKH_00008_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Center of mound with depressions, large black slabs and black altar (modern?)
STST_00005_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Tall standing stone at east nd of row of balbal
DRST_00004_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Tallest standing deer stones, one with modern writing over stylized deer images; broken fragments
DRST_00005_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Fallen buried stone with stylized deer, earring on north side
DRST_00006_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Broken, buried stone, remaining earring on north side
DRST_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Broken, buried deer stone, stylized deer images visible
RNKH_00009_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur with four rays. 3 depressions in mound. 21+ circular altars.
RNKH_00010_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Rim of double row of stones, on east side and ray extending to E. 100 degrees
STST_00004_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive standing stone, fallen stone, broken frame, above valley
STST_00005_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Double fish-hook' tamga on north side of standing stone
TKIM_00006_MG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View of image and enclosure from west side
TKIM_00007_MG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic enclosure, broken granite image
TKIM_00008_MG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of broken figure, worn head and body; ears barely visible.
TKIM_00009_MG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Enclosure with Turkic figure, balbal to east
TKIM_00019_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Two broken enclosures, small Turkic figure, top of head broken.
TKIM_00013_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Broken enclosure, 'unfinished' image stone on ground: neck, arms (?) shaped out
TKIM_00014_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: long nose, beard, collar; right hand with vessel; arms chipped, lower body not visible
TKIM_00014_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Tiny image, left side head broken; neck and collar, deeply pecked in vessel with handles; brken enclosure
TKIM_00015_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: image, worn left side of head, broken right side,pecked vessel
TKIM_00016_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Broken enclosure with small image with broken head; no balbal remaining
TKIM_00017_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: figure with broken head; right hand with cup
TKIM_00018_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Fallen Turkic figure, reset; eyes, nose, chin, neck. Small broken enclosure
BRMD_00004_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of two four-cornered mounds with large white quartz boulder in center
RNKH_00023_SA; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, center of area with aproximately 25 mounds. Mound 3 m high, with central depression.
RNKH_00024_SA; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of round platform khirigsuur on edge of river: RNKH_00025_SA. (Color.)
RNKH_00028_SA; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur on edge of river; central depression with standing stone, massive flat slabs. Deliberate arrangement of grey, light-colored, green stones. (Color.)
STST_00006_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive standing stone in frame, 2nd fallen stone.
STST_00007_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive standing stone in STST_00005_SG, seen from west
STST_00008_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone of elegant blue stone with finely cut top. Looks directly east to STST_00005_SG.
TKIM_00022_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Fallen image stone reset by two enclosures; only visible are youthful face; neck and shoulders.
UNMD_00009_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of three structures with ""sun-burst"" like collar around empty center; high on a slope within an amphitheater shaped draw opening out to the larger valley of Sogoo Gol
UNMD_00010_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of three structures with ""sun-burst"" like collar around empty center; high on a slope within an amphitheater shaped draw opening out to the larger valley of Sogoo Gol
UNMD_00011_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of unknown function within serpentine linear feature; depressed center. Inserted burial (?) on WNW side of mound
VIEW_00007_SG; (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of unknown function; 3 large standing stones; other structures, all on high slope above left bank Sogoo Gol
ENCL_00016_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer;
Five Turkic enclosures in broken frames; indications of three rows of balbal
ENCL_00017_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer;
Enclosure, one of two, false image stone, balbal. Frame and possibly false image stone made from reused deer stones
FIST_00003_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer;
Four Turkic enclosures, two with central false image stones, stwo with stubs of stones.
LGCR_00008_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer;
Two large circles and remains of a third in draw between moraines
RNKH_00034_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer;
Round platform khirigsuur on edge of river at confluence; five visible circular altars
BRMD_00036_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
8 or 9 Early Nomadic burials, south-most apparently mined for constructing Kazakh cemetery in background.
STST_00019_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Two massive standing stones in frame oriented north to the confluence of Khovd and Godon Gol, and to the flow of Khovd Gol.
UNMD_00016_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Low mound on terrace high above river, looking east.
TKIM_00018_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stones recarved for Turkic image stone and reused for frame around enclosure.
VIEW_00010_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
People gathered to celebrate Nadam in Altai sum.
VIEW_00012_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Wrestlers at Nadam, Altai sum
OVOO_00001_DY (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Ovoo of dark grey and pinkish stones, overlooking Tsagaan Asgat Gol
LGCR_00009_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Large circle within secluded draw, of uncertain age and function. Someone has placed argali horns in the center and at the side
RNKH_00025_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive round platform khirigsuur made from large red boulders; four portals, deep depression in mound
RNKH_00026_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy mound with massive depression; 6 circular altars. Mounds of stones on rim at cardinal directions.
RNKH_00035_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur made with white stones and including approximately 25 double rays and 133 surviving circular altars
RNKH_00036_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive platform khirigsuur, round, made of small dark boulders; rim set with large purple stones, entrance on east marked by apron of white and yellow stones.
SQKH_00020_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Square, platform khirigsuur of white boulders; low central mound, 14 circular altars.
BRMD_00025_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive standing stones at corners of simple frame. Other structures in immediate area: Bronze Age, Turkic.
BRMD_00026_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View of structure in BRMD_00025_SA
UNMD_00014_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Rough talus, uneven mound of uncertain function. One of four (?) on terrace over Sailagiin Gol.
UNMD_00011_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of three or four similar mounds, uncertain function, with corolla rim, in natural amphitheater; made of stone rims only. Dry area, broken limestone.
UNMD_00012_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Two mounds of uncertain function; rough talus on terrace over Sailagiin Gol.
UNMD_00012_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of several mounds, uncertain function, on high terrace over river; two large fallen boulders.
UNMD_00013_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound, uncertain function; rough talus on terrace of Sailagiin Gol; second mound in background.
UNMD_00013_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View of UNMD_00013_SA, from south.
UNMD_00014_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound, uncertain function, large flat talus on ridge over river; views down to Sogoo Gol and up to Teregtiin Gol.
UNMD_00015_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Collared mound, uncertain function, overlooking confluence of Tsagaan and Khovd Gol.
UNMD_00016_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy mound, pronounced collar; one of several on high terrace.
VIEW_00014_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View upriver from UNMD_00014_KV to Turegtiin Gol.
BRMD_00031_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Massive standing stones at corners of simple frame; eccentric four cornered mound? Other structures in immediate area: Bronze Age, Turkic.
BRMD_00032_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View of structure BRMD_00031_SA
LINS_00002_OI (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Serpentine feature, east to west along ridge; earthed-over, occasional Bronze Age mounds.
LINS_00007_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Long boomerang-shaped feature opening to northeast; Turkic (?) mound within ends of feature, Turkic enclosure on east side.
STST_00009_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Leaning stone in broken frame; two smaller stones on north and east. Massive fallen stone, L. 1.82 m, in foreground.
COMD_00002_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Compact round khirigsuur or collared mound with five visible circular altars on south and west sides.
FIST_00004_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
False image stone with deer stone-like shape in small enclosure. Stone 'faces' west. On terrace with other enclosures and false image stones.
BRMD_00005_SG (2006)
Gary Tepfer
One of two four-cornered mounds in grouping of standing stones, collared mounds, and mounds; large white quartz boulders in center
UNMD_00020_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of rough boulders, one of many in immediate area. Overlooks confluence of Khovd and Tsagaan Gol
UNMD_00015_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of rough boulders surmounted by fallen boulder; on high terrace over river.
OVOO_00002_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Ovoo built on top of old mound overlooking lower terraces, left bank Khovd Gol.
VIEW_00017_KV (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View south over dry lake bed to Tsengel Khairkhan Uul.
VIEW_00014_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Dry, uplifted hills west of Zoost Ereg.
VIEW_00015_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
View up Sagsay Gol: canyon below Buyant.
SMCR_00001_DY (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of two small circular altars, earthed over.
SMCR_00002_DY (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Row of small circles encircling a small round khirigsuur.
RNKH_00030_SA (2006)
Gary Tepfer
Large platform khirigsuur, white stones, with circular altars and depressions in top.
TKIM_00006_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Figure removed from unknown site; tall headdress, right hand with cup, left hand over (?) sabre, belt
TKIM_00012_MG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image carved from deer stone. Three enclosures, row of balbal
PETR_00002_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Hunter and fine goats, damaged surface behind zimnik above Maikhan Tolgoi
STST_00011_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone, dark purple, in broken frame. On high terrace over Godon Gol
STST_00012_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Four standing stones, varied colors and textures, within broken frame; on high terrace over Godon Gol
STST_00008_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Four standing stones, varied colors; view beyond to mountains south of great lakes
PETR_00044_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
outcropping: 19 + dancing (?) figures; deer
PETR_00002_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: frontal figures, arms raised, dark patina
PETR_00003_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: frontal figures, one with raised club
PETR_00004_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: frontal figure, arms raised, dark patina
PETR_00005_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Horned frontal figure, arms raised
PETR_00007_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Archer shooting towards birthing (?) woman
PETR_00008_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Rider, large horse; light patina
PETR_00009_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Massive animal, powerful hindquarters, horn?
PETR_00010_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Figure with one arm raised, one lowered; animals
PETR_00011_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Bulls, goats, on broken surface
PETR_00012_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Massive bull walking right; darkened patina
PETR_00014_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Domestic scene: man, loaded bulls, goats; two bear?
PETR_00015_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: loaded bulls, figure; bear?
PETR_00017_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Panel with bull, boar, elk, man with javelin
PETR_00018_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: boar, older unfinished bull
PETR_00020_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Predation scene: elk, dogs; other animals
PETR_00021_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Bull with head turned and viewed from above
PETR_00022_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Panel seen in glare: archaic animals
PETR_00023_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Fine running goats, light patina
RNKH_00015_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, clear rim, near confluence of streams
VIEW_00007_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
View over khirigsuur towards Tsengel Khairkhan Uul
VIEW_00008_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
View over 2nd khirigsuur to river and rock face
BRMD_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Four-cornered mound or khirigsuur? Altars at corners
BRMD_00002_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Three mounds, two demolished to make graves; one line balbal
DRST_00001_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stone of Sayan/Altai type; necklace, belt, hammer, etc.
DRST_00002_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail east side: 'face' with three lines, deeply carved horse
DWLG_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Dwelling: double wall, interior hearth, large stone on east
ENCL_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Enclosure, balbal to 101 m, fallen image stone
ENCL_00002_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Enclosure, stone image, remaining balbal
ENCL_00003_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Broken enclosure with smashed image, south shore Khurgan Nuur
ENCL_00004_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Two enclosures, disappearing figures; third figure; 2 Pazyryk burials nearby
PETR_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Images of deer, human, dog, on east side of standing stone
PETR_00002_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Panel with deer and hunters, on ridge above left bank Baga Turgiin Gol
PETR_00003_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Hunter, dogs, wolves, deer; above left bank Baga Turgiin Gol
PETR_00005_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: hunter with bow, arrow, quiver
RNKH_00001_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, in site with square and round khirigsuur, burial mounds, altars
SQKH_00001_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large square khirigsuur, small mound on southeast
SQKH_00008_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large, square platform khirigsuur; standing entrance stone on E
SQKH_00009_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
North side of khirigsuur with framing stones; Kazakh burials in background
STST_00003_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone, late Bronze Age images on front and back; frame
STST_00002_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: east side, corner of khirigsuur
TKIM_00011_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image set up (wrong direction); granitic stone
TKIM_00012_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Stone image, dark stone repecked.
TKIM_00013_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic figure reset, head reset; crude, damaged, much repecking
TKIM_00004_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: white image stone, broken or sunken; remains enclosure
TKIM_00005_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Dayan Khan,' Turkic figure first identified by Potanin; no enclosure
TKIM_00006_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of Dayan Khan's right side; 2nd uncarved stone to north
TKIM_00007_DY (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Crude image stone in large enclosure; much overcarving
OVOO_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
ovoo with white and black rocks; view
PETR_00005_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two archers, wild goat and sheep
STST_00003_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing and fallen stones, frame at west end of ritual site
STST_00004_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two black standing stones and frame, 4 circular altars. On west side of north stone is a stylized goat tamga
UNMD_00002_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
low mound with white and black boulders
UNMD_00003_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
mound, view to mountains, river; right bank
VIEW_00005_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
view to ritual site on moraine ridge
VIEW_00006_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
View over ritual ridge to ovoo
VIEW_00007_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
ritual site with old mounds and altars, newer ovoo
BRMD_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
four burial mounds, right bank river
BRMD_00002_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
single mound, west of larger group
ENCL_00012_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two enclosures, two rows of balbal
RNKH_00014_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
small khirigsuur, modern oboo around standing stone
RNKH_00015_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
round khirigsuur, 4 radiae; other khirigsuur
STST_00005_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two black standing stones, broken frame
STST_00009_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
rough standing stone, rough frame; view to Öndör Khairkhan Uul
VIEW_00005_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
view over khirigsuur, upper plain
VIEW_00006_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
view over khirigsuur, upper plain
RNKH_00016_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
low platform khigirsuur, 12 circular altars
RNKH_00017_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
round khirigsuur, wide outer wall, high mound
RNKH_00021_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
detail of rearranged stones on mound, radius
BRMD_00003_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
One of two mounds, sunken; standing stone on east
BRMD_00004_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Three burial mounds, arranged from north to south; two low.
OVOO_00001_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Ovoo with bike frame; view up river to Tavan Bogd
PETR_00008_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail, deer on rock outcropping, TS I
PETR_00009_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic inscription in five rows, engraved deer, hunter, horse
PETR_00010_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail inscription, engraved stag
SECR_00001_01 (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Two intersecting half circles on terrace over Nogoon Nuur
SMCR_00001_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Circular altar on terrace over Nogoon Nuur
SQKH_00001_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Square khirigsuur, low mound. Mound on the north.
PETR_00011_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
broken boulder with large herding scene
RNKH_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Megalithic khirigsuur on high terrace left bank river; other mounds, altars
RNKH_00002_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Small round khirigsuur on terrace, with TG0502
RNKH_00004_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Khirigsuur overlooking Taldagiin Ikh Uul
RNKH_00005_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Site with 3 round khirigsuur, 4 mounds, 4 small circles, 1 square khirigsuur
RNKH_00006_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur on high terrace overlooking river and plain; small mound at W. 230
RNKH_00007_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Platform khirigsuur on terrace
RNKH_00009_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, sunken rays (4); added ovoo and blind
SMCR_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
One of 4 small circles, west side of khirigsuur TG0502
UNMD_00006_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound, sunken center and skirt, overlooking river and moutains
BLKH_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Boulder khirigsuur at back of terrace
PETR_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
'Eyeglass' tamga on lower section of standing stone in group
PETR_00002_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
'Battle-axe' tamga on lower section of broken standing stone in group
PETR_00003_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large fallen slab with racing ibex, goats, horses
PETR_00004_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of fine ibex, horse (inverted)
STST_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stones (originally 6), broken frame, circular altars on east side
STST_00002_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large fallen stone, 10 small stones leading to east
UNMD_00001_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two muted mounds on high terrace overlooking river and Shiveet Khairkhan
BRMD_00022_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Two four-cornered mounds above khirigsuur; one 'thin', one heavy
ENCL_00002_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Small enclosure, high slate walls; partially excavated?
ENCL_00003_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
One of 13 enclosures; stones mined for cemetery; balbal
GRVE_00001_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Kazakh cemetery, reused stones
RNKH_00018_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, four rays, one small mound to E. 120
RNKH_00019_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, massive frame; deep central depression; portals on E, S, W
STST_00007_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone, 2nd fallen; broken frame; high side to WSW
STST_00008_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone in frame, high side to the east.
TKIM_00015_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Turkic image replaced within Sagsay sum center,
VIEW_00009_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
View over khirigsuur to river and bluff on right bank
PETR_00003_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting scene: hunter, bears (?), other animals
PETR_00012_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large boulder with stylized deer, other animals
RNKH_00002_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, clear rim on terrace left bank of river
RNKH_00003_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound, standing stone E 50', low flat mound E 130'
RNKH_00008_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Massive round platform khirigsuur, deep depression in mound; on terrace over river
UNMD_00004_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Remains of mound, sunken. One of several in area
UNMD_00005_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Mound, sunken, massive stone in center
VIEW_00001_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Massive platform khirigsuur; small mound, sunken center
BRMD_00002_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of VIEW_00002_OI: sunken burial mound and balbal
PETR_00004_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large bull, two frontal figures
PETR_00006_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting scene: archer, bull-deer, other animals
VIEW_00002_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
View over three sunken burial mounds, row of balbal
ALTR_00005_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Altar (?) of standing black stones; mound, khirigsuur, graves
BRMD_00013_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
One of 3 burial mounds: 2nd to south; balbal
BRMD_00014_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Northmost of three burial mounds, sunken
BRMD_00015_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
One of two 'four-cornered' mounds, corner and central stones
DRST_00010_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stone in row of balbal; Altai-Sayan type
DWLG_00013_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Section of paving in area of dwellings, most broken
DWLG_00014_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Broken dwellings: walls and interior hearths
DWLG_00015_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Circular dwelling (?) with interior hearth or altar, edge of promontory
PETR_00003_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Anthropomorph of 'moth man' type; bovid
UNMD_00008_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Small mound on east side of large mound (possibly khirigsuur?)
DRST_00011_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Fallen, part buried deer stone, end of row balbal with 5+ burials
DRST_00012_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail deer stone: goats, 4 + stylized deer
PETR_00004_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Hunt scene with rider, part of petronode
PETR_00005_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Animals and inscription behind zimnik, within petronode
PETR_00006_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Hunt scene with archer, birthing (?) women above; part of petronode
SQKH_00010_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur; point over river, south of large mound
SQKH_00011_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: corner, frame, central mound
UNMD_00009_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Mound of pink and black boulders, reset (?) deer stone
VIEW_00004_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Mounds at south flank of sacred mountain: pink, black rocks
BRMD_00016_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Burial (?) mounds; pink, black stones
DRST_00013_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail deer stone: 'necklace,' earring (?)
DRST_00014_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Crude deer stone (Altai), SW 220 edge lower burial (?) mound
RNKH_00009_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur, three visible rays, on point over river
RNKH_00022_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail rim, ray to east; river beyond
SQKH_00012_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, black corner stones; pink, black mound
PETR_00045_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Panel with bulls, fine ibex in Arzhan style
PETR_00026_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Archaic frontal figures with three-fingered hands; later bull
PETR_00027_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail: male, female figures, three-fingered and frontal
PETR_00028_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Bull over archaic three-fingered figure
PETR_00029_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Ibex, unfinished; other elements
PETR_00030_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Deer of Arzhan style with internal ornamentation; white lichen
PETR_00031_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Panel with cart, figure holding bulls, other animals
PETR_00032_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Man leading bull, hunter, goats, large elk
PETR_00033_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Wolf attacking elk, later goat
PETR_00034_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Parcelled elk, boar, interior images; Arzhan style; scratched stylized deer
PETR_00035_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Wolves attacking argali with 'frontal' horns
PETR_00036_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Panel with bulls, elk, horses, wolves
PETR_00038_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Frontal figure, hands raised, legs seen from side; animals
PETR_00039_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Horned figures, dancing (?); large bull
PETR_00042_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Recumbent stylized deer, other animals
RNKH_00016_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur aligned with break in hills, view to river
RNKH_00017_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round platform khirigsuur, 2 satellite mounds; burial on east side?
SQKH_00008_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Square platform khirigsuur, standing stone on south side
STST_00006_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Standing stone with 'deer stone' shape, broken frame
BLBL_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
balbal or deer stone with stylized images of goats.
BLKH_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
square boulder khirigsuur on north side of terrace
BRMD_00005_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
three burial mounds, two remaining rows balbal
DWLG_00016_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
dwelling of black stones, central hearth
GRVE_00001_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
modern burials with stones taken from round khirigsuur (foreground)
RNKH_00030_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
large round khirigsuur, small altars on south, west
RNKH_00031_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
round platform khirigsuur, mound reused as burial
SQKH_00015_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
square khirigsuur, heavy large mound; small mound on east side
SQKH_00016_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
square platform khirigsuur collapsing over eroded river bank
VIEW_00007_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
view of large khirigsuur in center of plain
TKIM_00011_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Deer stone recarved as image stone; 2 large, 1 small enclosures
ALTR_00001_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
altar of white and black stones, west side of burial mound
BLBL_00001_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
large balbal with deer stone shape east of mound
BRMD_00003_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
3 sunken burial mounds; 8 visible balbal, 2 of 'deer stone' shape
BRMD_00004_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
large sunken burial mound; 2 large balbal shaped like 'deer stones'
ENCL_00005_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two Turkic enclosures north of group with image stones
PETR_00006_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
two riders and striped horses
PETR_00007_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
detail of bulls from herding scene
PETR_00008_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
detail of panel of 6 fine transitional deer; cart and rider
PETR_00009_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
panel with large riders, seen in glare
PETR_00010_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
detail of large riders, seen in glare
PETR_00011_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
detail of panel with many long-horned bulls
RNKH_00002_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
round khirigsuur, double rim,, 9 small altars on N, W, S sides
RNKH_00003_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
detail of fine double rim, edge of mound
RNKH_00004_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
round khirigsuur, 4 radiae, small circular altars on N, W and E
SQKH_00002_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
square khirigsuur, signs of stone removal
SQKH_00003_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
square khirigsuur, signs of stone removal on S and E sides
SQKH_00004_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
small square khirigsuur; mound with added burial?
STST_00003_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
standing stone with frame of boulders
TKIM_00008_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Broken Turkic image stone, 2 enclosures; 2nd broken image stone
TKIM_00009_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of fine image stone, reassembled
TKIM_00010_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Broken Turkic image stone north of reassembled image
TKIM_00012_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of deer stone recarved into image stone, fallen
UNMD_00017_SA; (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large mound of unknown function on high pass west of Buyant
RNKH_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Terrace with Bronze Age round khirigsuur, several Early Nomadic burial mounds, Turkic enclosures and image stones.
RNKH_00038_KV (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur presumably demolished to construct two Turkic enclosure (background) and balbal.
VIEW_00013_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Children playing tug o' war at Nadam celebration.
RNKH_00005_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur with double rim; remains of 9 small circular altars; on terrace with structures from Turkic period, other.
RNKH_00006_LK (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of double rim from khirigsuur in RNKH_00005_LK
BRMD_00024_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large rough stones, fallen corner stones. One of two four cornered mounds above round khirigsuur, visible in midground.
BRMD_00030_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Large rough stones, fallen corner stones. One of two four cornered mounds above round khirigsuur, visible in midground.
STST_00001_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Heavy black stone of irregular shape, granitic frame. Pecked images of deer, hunter, dog or wolf on east side, rider, ibex and 2nd figure on west side.
STST_00002_KH (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of images on east side of standing stone in STST_00001_KH
STST_00008_TG (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Originally six stones in broken frame, one with eyeglass tamga on west side; circular altars of white boulders on east side. Within isolated high draw.
PETR_00046_SA (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Archaic image of a frontal figure with arms raised; possibly a birthing woman. On damaged bedrock surface
RNKH_00002_OI (2005)
Gary Tepfer
Round khirigsuur with four rays, clear rim, on terrace, left bank of river
VIEW_00001_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
View over terrace on right bank of Tsagaan Gol: standing stones, images stones, enclosures
BRMD_00005_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer;
Seven burial mounds on east side of a partially dismantled round khirigsuur; eighth burial to east
RNKH_00007_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer;
Round khirigsuur, half black and half white, on terrace over the Khar Salaa and looking toward Shiveet Khairkhan
STST_00007_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer;
Two standing stones in intact frame with seven (?) small circular altars on east side; view to Shiveet Khairkhan
STST_00011_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer;
Standing stone in broken frame, one small circular altar on east. On high terrace overlooking large ritual site and river downstream
VIEW_00013_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer;
View upriver beyond confluence of Khar Salaa (not visible) and Tsagaan Salaa; one of several altars built over old mounds. Shiveet Khairkhan in background.
VIEW_00014_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer;
View upriver over oboo built over old mounds
PETR_00021_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
Household scene: woman leading figure on yak, hunters and wild animals
PETR_00022_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
Twelve (?) figures in combat.
VIEW_00024_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
Loaded camels descending valley; snow covered ridge of Shiveet Khairkhan in background
VIEW_00018_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
Herders tying cut wild grass onto camel.
BLKH_00002_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
Central boulder from natural fall surrounded by earthed-over stones, round frame.
LGCR_00001_TG (2004)
Gary Tepfer
Large circle on high terrace, east side of Shiveet Khairkhan; overlooks east flow of Tsagaan Gol.
VIEW_00018_KV (2004)
Gary Tepfer
View up depleted stream of Khargantyn Gol toward Tsengel Khairkhan Uul
RNKH_00029_KV (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Section of double outer wall of khirigsuur demolished to build burial mounds
VIEW_00010_KV (2003)
Gary Tepfer
View down to Kazakh cemetery constructed from stones of Early Iron Age burial mounds and Bronze Age khirigsuur
RA_PETR_TG_0006 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Parcelled elk, horse, other indeterminate elements. Surface veined, worn, scraped.
RA_PETR_TG_0011 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horses, one unfinished; bull; three frontal figures. Varied pecking and patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0001 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Hunter with rounded headdress, large male ibex, smaller caprid. Dense, deep pecking on abraded, scraped surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0002 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Variety of animals, figures. Broken, abraded, scaped surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0003 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Figure in 3/4 view, round 'tail,' raised arm; caprid. Left side: frontal figure (?) and caprid (?). Worn pecking.
RA_PETR_TG_0004 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Figure with raised arm, bow or other object in left hand; caprid. Earlier pecked fragments? Worn pecking.
RA_PETR_TG_0005 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Fat stag, tall antlers. Surface broken, scraped; pecking deep, dense.
RA_PETR_TG_0007 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail showing varied pecking techniques and darkening.
RA_PETR_TG_0008 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horse or cervid crossing stone fracture. Rough, uneven pecked contour.
RA_PETR_TG_0009 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Bulls, cervids, horses, and frontal figures done in varied styles. Large broken, scraped surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0010 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Spotted profile elk, frontal figures
RA_PETR_TG_0012 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large bull, three frontal figures. Varied pecking and patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0013 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Bull pecked over (?) unfinished horse. Varied pecking and patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0014 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Boar with thin legs, clear tusks, varied pelt
RA_PETR_TG_0015 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horses, profile, possibly unfinished and recently repecked. Archaic outlined elk or bull on right, possibly with rider.
RA_PETR_TG_0016 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of old horse, rescraped in recent times. Original pecking dark, deep
RA_PETR_TG_0017 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of profile animal with horns or antlers and possible rider. All done in same pecking technique; modern repecking.
RA_PETR_TG_0018 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Unfinished horse, densely pecked.
RA_PETR_TG_0019 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large, surface surface with horses, caprids, bulls and other animals. Surface uneven, broken bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG_0021 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two parcelled horses, one led by blocky figure on right
RA_VIEW_TG_0001 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
View of Khar Salaa valley, with KS_A visible in distant midground. Looking WSW.
RA_PETR_TG_0114 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Slab with vriety of animals, some followed by dogs or wolves. Small figure walking right in lower section.
RA_PETR_TG_0122 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Herding scene with large yak led by a woman (?), a second yak, and two male figures, one with a mushroom-shaped headdress and a hanging sack.
RA_PETR_TG_0150 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Wolf confronting a large ibex (Bronze Age); argali partially lost under lichen (Iron Age).
RA_PETR_TG_0154 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Vertical surface with extensive damage. Still visible: several ibex, two with fine bodies and horns; two frontal figures with mushroom-shaped headdresses.
RA_PETR_TG_0155 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Deeply pecked deer, bull (bottom) and other animals; some possible repecking. Low vertical surface within small rise between two streams.
RA_PETR_TG_0156 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of ibex on deeply scraped surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0157 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Archer with large bow, aiming at large argali. On deeply scraped, damaged bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG_0158 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Loaded bull with figure in basket holding lead down to bull's head; inarticulate figure behind the bull. Second animal, with rider (?), on right. Heavily scraped bedrock surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0159 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small bull with four legs, large tail. On deeply scraped bedrock. Note difference in re-patination.
RA_PETR_TG_0165 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Wolf or dog confronting a goat, on rough vertical surface without scrape.
RA_PETR_TG_0166 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of running ibex, one with large horn hidden under lichen. On scraped slab.
RA_PETR_TG_0171 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small, perky deer on scraped surface; re-patinated.
RA_PETR_TG_0172 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Scraped bedrock with many animals partially hidden by lichen. In center, unfinished stylized deer with large eye, long beak-like head.
RA_PETR_TG_0173 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Scraped bedrock with ibex, other animals, possible small figure on left.
RA_PETR_TG_0196 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horizontal, scraped surface of bedrock with stylized deer, small horse, and other animals. On right, cart with two horses and a poorly articulated driver. One of the horses appears to be Bronze Age...
RA_PETR_TG_0197 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of stylized, awkward deer with wolf-like body.
RA_PETR_TG_0198 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail cart with two horses, roughly executed driver.
RA_PETR_TG_0211 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Elegant, deeply re-patinated stylized deer with long beak-like head, vestigial front leg, unfinished body. On large, pitted, and variously mineralized horizontal bedrock, west end of the section.
RA_PETR_TG_0212 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
On pitted, scraped horizontal bedrock: barely visible, unfinished deer of ""Arzhan"" type, caprid above on right.
RA_PETR_TG_0213 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
On low, vertical bedrock surface: barely visible, unfinished stylized deer with long beak-like head, two forehead tines, thin legs.
RA_PETR_TG_0214 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
On low, vertical boulder surface: horse partially covered with lichen.
RA_PETR_TG_0215 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting scene with small archer aiming bow to his right; various animals. On vertical bedrock above river. Several animals repecked more recently.
RA_PETR_TG_0216 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Thin, running ibex, lightly pecked, on scraped fragment of bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG_0217 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting scene with small archer aiming his recurve bow at a variety of animals. Surface of pinkish boulder has flaked off to reveal grey matrix.
RA_PETR_TG_0218 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Pair of stylized deer, one lost under lichen, other with lost head. On boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0219 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Three figures: one small, on a horse, carrying a spear; second tall figure, walking, with long spear; third above, with drawn bow, partially lost under lichen. On scraped boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0222 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting scene on boulder with damaged surface and overlaid elements. On right, two damaged hunters shooting at running caprids.
RA_PETR_TG_0223 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Vertical surface with three archers, the upper two possibly earlier than the third. Unclear element.
RA_PETR_TG_0224 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of two upper archers, one with horned headdress (?) and more recent scratching; other with uncertain element behind him; both have fine feet, long bows. Patina varies from whitened to darkened.
RA_PETR_TG_0225 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Striped yak walking with lowered head. Smooth scraped surface, bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG_0226 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of five figures, apparently in combat, with drawn bows and quivers. Several figures carry tufted wands (daluur) at their waists. On smooth, scraped surface, photographed in flare.
RA_PETR_TG_0227 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of one of five figures in combat; note the details of bow, headdress, daluur.
RA_PETR_TG_0228 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of other figures in combat scene. Note details of ornamenting upper body, quiver, and daluur. Figure on right may have a spear set vertically on his left.
RA_PETR_TG_0240 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Central group in ""Wild Bull Panel"": large bull or yak in center, smaller unfinished cow or yak behind, small yak in front. Large bull surrounded by five small figures thrusting spears at bull,...
RA_PETR_TG_0252 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Unfinished yak with lyre horns, below; wolf with long tail, above. Note variation in patina. Scraped, broken bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG_0253 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small goat attacked by a small predator. Note difference in patina. Scraped bedrock surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0276 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Smooth, scraped bedrock surface with several images of large-antlered deer, goats, a rider. Note variation in patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0277 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of large-antlered elk and argali; other animals. Varied patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0278 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of deer with very large antlers and elements of stylization: elongation of body, peak at withers, size of antlers. Note variation in the process of repatination. Overlay of scratched marks in...
RA_PETR_TG_0279 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Section from middle of panel, with large antlered deer, argali, and small rider on long horse.
RA_PETR_TG_0280 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Panel on sloping, scraped bedrock: several animals including fine stags, small cow elk, wolf.
RA_PETR_TG_0281 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of panel: large, fine stag, smaller deer, and small cow elk with mouse-like ears. Remaining patches of white patination.
RA_PETR_TG_0282 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Scratched boar, other animals, seen in flare; on smooth, sloping bedrock surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0283 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two fine bulls or yaks, goats; on boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0284 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Fine goats, horses, other smaller animals on scraped boulder. Animals executed in low pecking.
RA_PETR_TG_0285 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two old argali, one more recently repecked around the head. On broken section of bedrock. One of several archaic images in same area, and one recent image; see also RA_PETR_TG_0286.
RA_PETR_TG_0286 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Archaic argali, original contour barely visible, repecked more recently. In same group as RA_PETR_TG_0285.
RA_PETR_TG_0287 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Series of broken sections of scraped bedrock with yaks, herder, and other elements pecked possibly in same hand and with similar variations in patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0288 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of vertically sloping section with herder and two large yak. Herder carries staff and throwing stone (bolas).
RA_PETR_TG_0289 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of herder and yak. Note variation in re-patination, probably the result of variation in mineral character of stone.
RA_PETR_TG_0290 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Section of broken outcrop with dog or wolf confronting a goat; two argali, and several other elements.
RA_PETR_TG_0291 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small horse with long, deeply pecked tail on vertical surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0292 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Perky small elk with huge antlers; on vertical face of bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG_0293 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two yaks, walking to the right; unfinished silhouetting. Small animals possibly earlier.
RA_PETR_TG_0294 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two fine horses, one partially covered by lichen; third animal lost in lichen. Images on fallen greyish-green slab and deeply repatinated.
RA_PETR_TG_0295 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two horses pecked and arranged as if for the representation of a cart. Between the animals, obscure pecking suggesting the beginning of a shaft or of a figure. On scraped, sloping surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0296 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two sections of broken bedrock covered with a variety of animals.
RA_PETR_TG_0303 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small, square bodied animal with moose antlers and large, soft head. On sloping surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0304 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Cart with solid wheels, basket, horses, but no driver. On horizontal, scraped surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0305 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Split slab seen here inverted: below, small running animals including ibex and wolves from the Bronze Age; above, crude images from the Iron Age.
RA_PETR_TG_0306 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two large walking birds, followed by a possible predator. Between the predator and birds, remains of a much older image, possibly an ibex. In front of the birds is visible a crude animal, weakly...
RA_PETR_TG_0316 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small male figure with horned (?) headdress, possibly quiver behind his back; on upper edge of panel with large bulls and domestic scene, but lighter patina indicates a later date.
RA_PETR_TG_0317 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small scene with wolf chasing an ibex. The crushed surface has fallen out on both images revealing the dark grey matrix of the stone.
RA_PETR_TG_0318 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Stag pecked over the edge of a broken slab. Note deeper, more certain pecking of antlers, lighter, coarser work on body.
RA_PETR_TG_0319 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Fat yak, partially covered by lichen, on broken slab.
RA_PETR_TG_0320 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Argali on red boulder, close to another boulder, also with an argali executed in similar style resembling the style of archaic argali.
RA_PETR_TG_0321 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two goats on sloping surface of boulder. Both appear to have the same light patina and similar simple style, but the lower image is more competantly handled than is the upper image: one hand? Two...
RA_PETR_TG_0322 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Humorous images: fat ibex (on left) and small argali with large feet and long, doubled tail (upper edge); other unidentifiable elements.
RA_PETR_TG_0323 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of ibex and wolves, on broken section of bedrock. The crushed surfaces of the images have fallen out, revealing the dark grey of the matrix.
PETR_00019_TG (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Man carrying gorytus and bow, leading a herd of horses.
OVOO_00003_TG (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Ovoo on boulder on small high terrace over Tsagaan Salaa.
PETR_00029_TG (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Frontal woman (birthing?) with tall headdress and rings of hair or earrings at the side of her head.
PETR_00024_TG (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of deer, re-scratched and rubbed.
PETR_00025_TG (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of figures in combat; above, series of unidentified objects. Detail of larger composition.
PETR_00027_TG (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Images of interlocking, stylized deer, on bedrock
RA_VIEW_TG_0002 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
View north from large panel RA_PETR_TG_0043 toward Shiveet Khairkhan.
RA_PETR_TG_0045 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with large frontal figure, torso and head only, with right arm raised over elk. Elk with unfinished contour. Surface scrabed, worn patina. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0037 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horse with body indicated by calligraphic lines. Fine, deep pecking, dark patina. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0042 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of rider (Turkic?) with standard and shield. Varied patina suggesting period earlier than Turkic Period. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0044 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with profile figure, one arm raised, and outlined horse. Surface shows scrape, worn patina. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0048 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with argali represented in archaic profile; bear, all with unrelieved interior section.Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0049 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of old argali with spared-out interior. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0050 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of contoured horse done in rough pecking; deeply re-patinated. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0041 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Vertical panel, quite broken, with metallic patina above. Rider with large banner, shield (?), small figure holding a lead to horse. Small earlier animals below.
RA_PETR_TG_0022 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large elk over older animal, one of them with double bull tail. Small hunters and wolves or dogs in upper left. Below the elk, small boar, other animals. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0023 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail view of overlaid animals, surrounding animals. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0024 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of overlaid animals, predation. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0025 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Old horse on pitted surface; firm outline, pecking.
RA_PETR_TG_0026 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of small figures, possibly carrying weapons and accompanied by wolves or dogs
RA_PETR_TG_0027 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small wolf or dog; stag, small felines (?) above.
RA_PETR_TG_0028 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Family (?) group with man carrying large gorytus and knife; woman and chld with long braids.
RA_PETR_TG_0029 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of family group with frontal woman and child, both with hair done in long braids.
RA_PETR_TG_0030 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of family group: man carrying large gorytus with bow and with knife in right hand. Surface abraided, pitted.
RA_PETR_TG_0031 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of man with gorytus with bow, large knife. Possible shield hangs below gorytus.
RA_PETR_TG_0032 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of overlaid, probably copulating figures, above the woman and child in a family group. Pecking rougher and patina darker than in family group.
RA_PETR_TG_0033 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Monstrous bird with long tail, overlaying earlier bear in probable predation scene. Located on ledge just over RA_PETR_TG_0032. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0034 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of animals with varied pecking and patina. Two animals, possibly wolves, attacking bull.
RA_PETR_TG_0035 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with finely pecked bull, attacked by possible wolves. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0036 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Rough-pecked horse to right of bull, with different pecking technique but similar patina. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG_0038 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two well-formed figures, holding hands (?), legs bent, heads connected by a long band. Compare to other figures in KS_A1.
RA_PETR_TG_0039 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Bull facing right with pecked neck, pecked spots on body, frontally extending horns. Surface scaped, rippled.
RA_PETR_TG_0040 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horizontal surface, partially covered by earth; two pairs of figures, one within a circular element (dwelling?). In both cases, the figures face each other with one arm raised, as if in dance (?)....
RA_PETR_TG_0043 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large panel covered with animals and large, blocky figures, no clear narrative connection. Panel located at far north end of section. Surface deeply scraped and patina deeply worn in places.
RA_PETR_TG_0046 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with small copulating couple surrounded by small animals, apparently unrelated. Surface worn, scraped, abraided.
RA_PETR_TG_0047 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Upper left section of panel with variety of animals.
RA_PETR_TG0051 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Deer or thin horse, partially covered by lichen; frontal figure. Images deeply repatinated. Horizontal slab.
RA_PETR_TG0052 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Rider, possibly with bow and arrows, confronting large, stylized stag. Curved surface.
RA_PETR_TG0053 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small female figure, possibly child, within a dwelling with two divisions.
RA_PETR_TG0054 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Ibex and other animal, deerly repatinated, on surface with rich surface mineralization.
RA_PETR_TG0055 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of panel with large domestic scene: woman leading loaded yaks. Hunters with large bows shooting at goats. On curved, scraped outcropping.
RA_PETR_TG0056 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large domestic scene: woman leading loaded yak. Hunters, goats behind, figures below. Curved, deeply scraped bedrock.
RA_PETR_TG0057 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of figures on left side of curved outcropping. Bulls, goats, argali below; single female figure (?), center left. Several hunters, one with large bow with extended tips, another leading a horse...
RA_PETR_TG0058 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large surface covered with variety of animal, both wild and domesticated. In lower left, man with large hanging object. In upper left, stylized, more recent animal. In center, small scraped frontal...
RA_PETR_TG0059 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of a small man carrying a bollas (weighted throwing rope); various animals.
RA_PETR_TG0060 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large cow, small calf behind her. Walking stick figure, probably herder.
RA_PETR_TG0061 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large surface covered with lichen and deeply cracked across center. Two men in combat; one female child; two women, one within dwelling
RA_PETR_TG0062 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large frontal female figure with long hair, within dwelling. Figure deeply engraved, scraped. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG0063 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Horizontal panel, cracked and fallen across dwelling with female figure inside. Second frontal female and two males in combat in center, frontal female child with long braids in lower left.
RA_PETR_TG0064 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large profile bull, contoured, with simplified legs and large bulge in different pecking technique and lighter patina. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG0065 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large profile bull; rough incomplete contours; head lost under lichen.
RA_PETR_TG0066 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Curved, vertical outcrop with variety of animals including possible moose (or elk).
RA_PETR_TG0067 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of possible moose or elk figure on curved surface. Deeply repatinated.
RA_PETR_TG0068 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Group of animals at top of curved outcrop.
RA_PETR_TG0069 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of old bull's head and long horns, repecked more recently. Contour of back also with added scrape. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG0070 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Fine profile, silhouetted elk with tree-shaped antlers; early stage of repatination.
RA_PETR_TG0071 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Profile, silhouetted elk with long, wave-like antlers; possible small predators at neck and tail.
RA_PETR_TG0072 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Leaping (?) ibex, finely pecked; cruder deer with large antlers, below. Both on vertical, smooth, scraped surface. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG0073 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Large horizontal surface at top of section; many animals,; broken, much lichen.
RA_PETR_TG0074 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Section of large surface with five horses
RA_PETR_TG0075 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with three horses on rough horizontal surface.
RA_PETR_TG0076 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail with small horse, finely pecked. Technique.
RA_PETR_TG0077 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two large yak (or cattle) facing each other on a curved, broken outcrop, north side of section top.
RA_PETR_TG0078 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Walking crane, deeply repatinated, on scratched surface on south edge of section.
RA_PETR_TG0079 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Figure with two running wolves on scraped red surface.
RA_PETR_TG0080 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Finely pecked but crude figure of a stylized deer above a more deeply repatinated, more roughly pecked caprid. Outcrop on east side of section.
RA_PETR_TG_0081 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Deer with large branched antlers and long tail. Dense, fine pecking. Small square goat (or yak) half hidden by orange lichen. Surface smooth, deeply scraped.
RA_PETR_TG_0082 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Elk without antlers, incompletely pecked contour. Body and legs simplified, large.
RA_PETR_TG_0083 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Tiny cart with driver wearing horned headdress and two fast horses; third horse (or wolf) running at the side. Rough, abraded horizontal surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0084 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small, densely scraped stylized doe. Crude, recent scraped figure to the left. Other unclear elements.
RA_PETR_TG_0085 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small stag with pecked body, engraved outlines and large, backflowing antlers. Antlers and outline possibly added to earlier, unfinished image. Techniqu. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0086 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Modern horse, inscription dated 10_19_2000; top of section.
RA_PETR_TG_0087 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Fat, spotted boar chased by a dog, relatively unrepatinated.
RA_PETR_TG_0088 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Tiny running argali with large curled horn; top of section, on rough, broken surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0089 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Cart with two horses and a driver half lost under lichen, all seen in flare. Vertical, broken surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0094 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Small ibex confronted by a dog.
RA_PETR_TG_0099 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Caprid or bull with long horns, on boulder with satin-like finish.
RA_PETR_TG_0100 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Goat on boulder with satin-like finish.
RA_PETR_TG_0101 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Fine ibex on boulder with satin-like finish; surface of pecked area has popped out.
RA_PETR_TG_0102 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Head and horns of unfinished argali, partially lost under lichen on horizontal surface. Pecked area repatinated.
RA_PETR_TG_0103 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Unfinished cart: deeply pecked horses, axle, one wheel under lichen. Second wheel and driver not visible.
RA_PETR_TG_0104 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Running deer, unfinished body, tall tree-like antlers with a lighter patina.
RA_PETR_TG_0105 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Seven goats, well repatinated, on boulder with red surface and satin-like luster at edge.
RA_PETR_TG_0106 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Several animals including two fine horses, a fat bear, and several caprids; all on a flat shale surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0107 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of two finely pecked horses and a fat bear. Surface partially popped out revealing difference in coloration between pecked area and matrix.
RA_PETR_TG_0149 (2003)
Gary Tepfer
Two figures, one tall and one short, both with weapons, headdresses, and ball-like objects hanging from their waists. On vertical, scraped surface; lichen and loss of hardened case.
TKIM_00005_SA (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Figure seen at angle. N.b., no enclosure, flared lower body, ear
PETR_00018_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
deeply worn frontal figures, other images
PETR_00025_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Large contoured elk, overlaid sheep and small elk
PETR_00028_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Deeply worn contoured bear (?)
PETR_00029_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
tall frontal figure with stick
PETR_00030_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
profile bull (aurochs), overlaid animals
PETR_00032_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
detail of hunting scene: elk, bull
PETR_00039_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
large animal with parcelled body, obscured by lichen
PETR_00041_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Profile elk, parcelled and broken body
PETR_00053_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
two frontal figures; headdresses?
PETR_00054_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
contoured, unfinished bull (aurochs)
PETR_00055_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
silhouetted elk partially covered with lichen
PETR_00057_KH (2001)
Gary Tepfer
large yak attacked by wolves or dogs
STST_00009_SA (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Five standing, one fallen stones, unfinished rough; 8 + small circular altars
RA_PETR_TG_0126 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Undulating surface of smooth and bluish cast, covered with variety of images. Several images, pecked and engraved, of stylized deer, one over Bronze Age animals; other animals, a human figure. Images...
RA_PETR_TG_0113 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Large bull with parcelled body, ball tail, and antler-like horns.
RA_PETR_TG_0116 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Hunter with horned headdress, drawn bow, and large bag (?) hanging from waist. Beside the hunter, a goat, possibly by another hand. Above, an unfinished vehicle with two wheels, the cab, and axle (?).
RA_PETR_TG_0123 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Three male figures, possibly in combat? Unfinished bull. Horizontal surface on small boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0127 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail showing long, stylized deer overlaying Bronze Age animals including a boar or bear and a leaping stag. Bronze Age horse to left of deer's head, many scratched and engraved elements.
RA_PETR_TG_0132 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Two engraved stylized deer, unfinished. Third stag with tree-like antlers above, also engraved.
RA_PETR_TG_0133 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Several stylized deer, partially engraved and/or pecked, all possibly by the same hand. Visible here is also the original engraved outline for the larger, crudely pecked, deer. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0136 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of tiny engraved stylized deer, larger engraved deer, and finer small animal overlaid by crude pecking (on right). Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0108 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Wolf chasing an argali with large curled horn; smooth, scratched horizontal surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0109 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Two boulders split from single larger boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0110 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting or herding scene with several animals and a large figure in belted tunic on the left side of the boulder surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0111 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of a large figure—herder or, possibly, hunter—with belted tunic and carrying a long staff-like object.
RA_PETR_TG_0112 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Surface of a boulder with several animals, a large figure carrying a bollas, and two smaller frontal figures: a herding scene?
RA_PETR_TG_0115 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of wolves or dogs attacking large ibex with finely detailed horn.
RA_PETR_TG_0117 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of hunter with horned headdress, drawn bow, hanging sack, and possibly later goat.
RA_PETR_TG_0118 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Cracked, scraped surface with a herder in the lower right, animals, and a birthing woman above the bull, upper right.
RA_PETR_TG_0119 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of walking herder, below, and birthing woman, above. Animals, including yaks.
RA_PETR_TG_0120 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Boulder with Bronze Age ibex on side, Iron Age syncretic stag and other animals on upper surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0121 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of syncretic deer with wolf-like body.
RA_PETR_TG_0124 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Hunting scene with running archer aiming his arrow toward a bear. Cracked pink surface of boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0125 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of bear hunting scene with running archer with recurved bow.
RA_PETR_TG_0128 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of long, stylized deer over leaping stag, bear, and horse (?). Above is visible a single wheel of a larger axle. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0129 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of Bronze Age figure, holding bow (?), and connected with uncertain engraved element. Fine ibex and argali to left. Detail shows the bluish, glaze-like patina of the outcrop's surface
RA_PETR_TG_0130 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Finely detailed cart with driver and horses, on east side of large panel represented in RA_PETR_TG_0126.
RA_PETR_TG_0131 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Two horses and cart ruined by later overlay.On large, bluish surface. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0134 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Running, cross-hatched wolf; other engraved elements; elements now covered by lichen.
RA_PETR_TG_0135 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Finely pecked, running horse with large head and thick neck. On edge of large, bluish panel. Visible here are the elegant lines of varied mineralization on the outcrop surface.
RA_PETR_TG_0137 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Detail of crudely pecked animal (deer?), with engraved outline; many other engraved elements including two different antlers. Overlay.
RA_PETR_TG_0139 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Horned, frontal figure, possibly carrying a falcon? Uncertain elements to figure's right. Figure appears to carry a gorytus behind his back.
RA_PETR_TG_0140 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Figure carrying gorytus and possibly wearing a hood; leading a smaller figure, possibly a child? Uncertain element below. Surface of broken boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0141 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Small figure apparently herding several long-horned cattle; other animals. Flat side of embedded boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0142 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Herding scene with herder above, several horses, two small deer on the side of the boulder.
RA_PETR_TG_0143 (2001)
Gary Tepfer
Figure with several horses, one possible with rider.