A remarkable window into the ancient past has emerged in Kyrgyzstan’s Talas region.

A large petroglyph stone has been discovered on the western side of Otmok Pass, drawing attention from historians and archaeologists alike, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

Ecologist Gamal Soronkulov, who is currently at the site, described the find as both highly significant and exceptionally well preserved. He said he had traveled to the area after hearing reports of rock carvings above the village of Taldy-Bulak.

What he found exceeded expectations.

The stone features a vivid hunting scene etched into its surface thousands of years ago. At its center is a man holding a bow and arrow, leading what appears to be a large goat and a moose. Though smaller in size, the petroglyph stands out for its clarity and artistic detail. Other carvings are visible on the rock but have faded over time, leaving the three main figures as the most striking elements of the composition.

Soronkulov emphasized that the discovery is further proof that the Talas Valley was inhabited in ancient times. The imagery, craftsmanship and subject matter point to an early community deeply connected to hunting and wildlife.

Finds like this continue to reinforce the region’s historical importance. As locals often say, “history begins in Talas” - and with each new discovery, that claim gains even more weight.