Khurtuyakh Tas Museum-Reserve

About museum

At the Khurtuyakh Tas Museum-Reserve, the ancient stone stele Ulug Khurtuyakh Tas, which is part of the historical and cultural heritage of Khakassia, is the main exhibit. The museum also displays an authentic 19th-century Khakas yurt with traditional interior furnishings. The rock art department houses 93 steles with various drawings and nearly 1,000 petroglyphs, and there is also a museum branch — the M. E. Kilchichakov Literary Museum, which presents information about the life and work of the famous Khakas writer.

At the Khurtuyakh Tas Museum-Reserve, particular attention is given to the ancient stone stele Ulug Khurtuyakh Tas, created about 4,000 years ago. In addition, visitors can see an authentic 19th-century Khakas yurt with traditional interior furnishings, as well as 93 steles with diverse drawings and nearly 1,000 petroglyphs. The M. E. Kilchichakov Literary Museum, dedicated to the life and work of the famous Khakas writer, is located near the museum.