Arkaim is an ancient city that existed many years ago. By The opinion of many people is a place of power. Arkaim is located in Chelyabinsk region, and the easiest way to get to him either from Chelyabinsk, or from Magnitogorsk, depending on which train / bus you prefer to go.
The city of Arkaim in the Chelyabinsk region was one of points of our journey. To get to it, we arrived in Chelyabinsk, where they learned that directly buses to Arkaima do not walk, and have to go on foot part of the way.
The content of the article
- 1 Arrival at Arkaim
- 2 Excursion to Arkaim
- 3 Mountain of Love
- 4 Mount Shamanka
- 5 How to get to Arkaim
- 6 Arkaim on the map
Contents
Arrival at Arkaim
The Chelyabinsk-Breda bus turned out to be small and dilapidated, rode literally sitting on backpacks. We were dropped off at the turn to Arkaim and 10 km we walked with backpacks on the back. Machines practically was not. We were brightened up by games, songs and anticipation—
Arkaim. Chelyabinsk region. The road there.
When we got to the place, it was already evening. On the way we met charming women who told us that when If you wish, we can rent a room in a nearby village, well, or by at least go there to the bath or buy fresh milk. we took note of it, but didn’t take advantage of it, since we had very little time.
Arriving at the camp, we found that you have to pay for the place. Our the guys immediately paid for the day of our stay and morning excursion to the city of Arkaim. We stood by the river and only later found that, it turns out, it was possible to stay outside the territory and for free, but it was too late. As it happened, so and better, we thought.
Arkaim. Camp card.
The more it got dark, the colder it became, and we understood that without a fire, we can not do. But since this is a steppe area and in addition the territory of the reserve, to collect firewood in the existing forest it was forbidden. How we were “pleased” in the camp – they should have been buy. At the same time, we had to search for a rather long time who This camp manages the secret key to the barn with wood. Having procured a couple of logs, setting up tents and having dinner, we hoped to sit by the fire, but it was not there – cold streams air from the water drove us through the tents and sleeping bags. Well, but went to bed early is good too.
Excursion to Arkaim
The next morning we had to get up quite early the guide was waiting for us at 7 o’clock in the morning. As they explained to us, without guide to get on the territory of the city of Arkaim is impossible, since this territory is at the same time historical and archaeological museum, and a nature reserve.
Arkaim. Map of ancient settlement.
As we walked toward Arkaim, under the deafening cry of our rooks The guide told us exactly how to find this ancient settlement. A few decades ago, people were going to make reservoir. According to the rules before flooding areas should conducted research work, which in general did. Archaeologists and geologists decided to flood the area, but on the last day of stay of scientists one of the student interns for some reason I decided to fly over this field on an airplane. And lo and behold from above he noticed that for unknown reasons surfaces appear two circles, one in the other. Off the ground it was impossible to notice because of the high grass and not very obvious manifestations of circles. Of course, the project of flooding was stopped and began to study this strange phenomenon.
It turned out that the city of Arkaim of the Chelyabinsk region is more ancient settlement 18-16 centuries. BC. Of course, he was then called at all differently. The present name was given to him by scientists in honor of the mountain, located nearby. The excavation began, during which was open half of the settlement. It turned out that all the main exits from cities were focused on the key positions of the sun in the days equinoxes and solstices. Unfortunately, find out the purpose cities and who exactly inhabited it is difficult. According to some data – it is the settlement was a big observatory, which means that scientists lived in it, according to others, Arkaim is a city of the most ancient civilization of the Aryans.
As the guide told us, this ancient settlement is unique. the fact that it is a single layer (that is, there is no overlay of cultural layers). This means that nobody in this area time, or after no longer lived. Left this city likely due to the fact that the area is depleted necessary for life resources, for example, the forest that covered the nearby hills. Before on how to leave Arkaim, the inhabitants burned him whole. What’s from him what remains is the surviving foundation and black marks on the ground, left by burnt supporting pillars and stoves.
After excavation and research, Arkaim was again covered with earth, leaving for review only two of its segments, saying modern language – two apartments. In fact, it’s just two grass-cleared areas framed by tubercles — a foundation with black circles left by the stove.
Arkaim. Settlement
The peculiarity of the location of the settlement of Arkaim (bordered by hills and the crossing of two rivers) caused the uniqueness of the flora and fauna, because of which the territory of the ancient settlement is also natural landscape reserve.
Standing just on the field to notice the circles is very difficult. The only thing, when they can be distinguished, it is with the sun hiding behind the clouds. Then you can see in some places “strips” of the plant, which is called feather grass. This is because in places where the foundation of the former city lies, the soil is much poorer and on it nothing but a feather grass can not grow.
Arkaim. The site is underground.
Honestly, when we were there, we hoped feel something more than just interest in cultural and historical monument. But no energy flows and a surge of strength, we have not felt. Breathed there easily and freely, the mood was elated, but not anymore. The place of power did not manifest no way.
Mountain of Love
What was our surprise when, after leaving the city of Arkaim and passing through a wonderful birch grove, we climbed the mountain of love. Nobody expected such a sharp change of mood and sensations. We are long rose, and then someone suddenly shouted: “Take a look!”. I looked back and already sat down – could not cope with the tide of strong emotions – such a beautiful view opens from the top! At that place I wanted to stay longer, sit, think, indulge your dreams, analyze your life. Everything is known in comparing, as they say …
Arkaim. View from the mountain to the camp.
camp at Arkaim.
Mount Shamanka
Returning late in the evening to the camp and having a great lunch, we decided to visit another remarkable place – the mountain Shaman. Dressed warmer, because late afternoon temperature difference already felt very much, we hit the road. Mount Shamanka met have a completely different mood. Unexpected cheerfulness, mischief and an extraordinary surge of energy made us tumble, jump, and run in a spiral of circles laid out as we were told Hare Krishnas. It is likely that the nearby mountains are a place of power, about which they write and speak. And it may well be that energy was introduced here in our time.
Arkaim. Circles on the mountain.
And at sunset, people began to gather on the mountain. Gradually, mostly silently, everyone sat down on the west side of the mountain to spend the sun Awesome feeling of oneness with those people whom you absolutely do not know with whom you are not only not familiar, but also I didn’t say a word! Peace and quiet, as if all at once covered with a thick big blanket. And the feeling of silence in the soul and rest-
Arkaim. Sunset on Mount Shamanka.
We didn’t want to leave Arkaim, but the remaining items our journey was waiting for us and did not leave us a choice. Guys were able to find out that early in the morning a minibus is leaving the camp to Chelyabinsk, therefore, after sitting a little by the fire, we went to bed early, and slept all very well, although the dreams of none of us dreamed
How to get to Arkaim
You need to travel by train to Magnitogorsk or to the station Brad. There, take the Magnitogorsk-Breda bus and go to the bus stop “Turn on Arkaim”.
In the summer from the Southern Bus Station in Chelyabinsk, buses run directly to Arkaim. It seems to be just one flight a day, starts at 16 o’clock, arrives at 23.00. Every day except Saturday.
Also in summer there are flights Magnitogorsk-Arkaim-Breda. From the bus station Magnitogorsk leaves at 14.30 (on Sundays at 21.00). From the railway Breda station leaves at 7.00 (on Sunday at 16.40).
On Fridays a private bus runs from Yekaterinburg (from the circus) to 20.00 Driving through the railway station of Chelyabinsk at 23.30, it is still picks up passengers traveling to Arkaim.
Arkaim on the map
It is not yet marked on Yandex and Google maps, so here you are Arkaim coordinates – 52.642887,59.543659. Well, here he is his own persona on our built-in map.
P.S. And no matter what anyone says, is there something special or No, but it’s always great to be in nature after a lot of noise cities. Especially, spend the night in a tent in the wild. Beauty!
