In Karelia petroglyphs can be viewed on the eastern shore of Lake Onega (about 800 drawings) and at the mouth of the Vyg River in 6-8 km from Belomorsk. There are about 1000 drawings known as Besovy Sledki and Zalavruga.)

Cape Besov nose

At the Cape Besov Nos and in its vicinity is the largest collection of petroglyphs in Scandinavia - rock carvings of primitive civilization that are about 5 thousand years old . In May 2011 a new unique route along the eastern shore of Onega Lake will open with a visit to the historical pearls of Karelia - Cape Besov Nos and Murom Monastery . Traveling on the real 10th The rooks built by the best Norwegian craftsmen in accordance with all the canons of almost forgotten times will allow participants to feel like ancient pomors or Vikings .

Cape Besov The nose is famous for petroglyphs, among which stands an anthropomorphic image called the "demon", about 2 meters long , 30 m, which is about 5 thousand years old. In the 16th century monks gave this image the name "demon."

The territory of Cape Besov Nos is a natural and historical preserve

Photo of the Republic of Karelia (8)