Museum "Tomsk pisanitsa" (Kemerovo)

Located near Kemerovo "TomskPisanitsa "(the distance to the city is about 60 km). It is a cultural and historical center, located under the open sky of Kuzbass, on the banks of the Tom River. The nature complex was founded in 1988. Scientists have devoted many years to the study of this world famous monument. Further in article will learn more about the history of the reserve "Tomsk pisanitsa" (Kemerovo), a photo of which can be seen below.

History of occurrence

Доподлинно не известно, когда и кем была discovered this rock with drawings of primitive people. Early descriptions of this place are found in the writings of many ancient travelers and scholars, dating from the seventeenth century. In the middle of the 20th century, Soviet historians began to study petroglyphs. Long-term studies of antiquity were enclosed in the scientific work "Treasures of Tomsk Scribes" (1972). The authors of this monumental work were the scientists A.P. Okladnikov and A.I. Martynov. Several dozens of articles in scientific journals around the world are devoted to this topic. Thanks to the work of these scientists, it is easier for modern society to understand what vision of the world ancient people had, what was their world outlook.

The activities of Soviet researchers

In the 60-80s of the last century under the leadership ofAnatoly Ivanovich Martynov created a group of historians and their students. They have done a great job of restoring and preserving the ancient monument. The first restoration was carried out, a staircase was built, which to this day serves as the main descent to the rock. Thanks to radio and television coverage, sketches in magazines and newspapers, ordinary people learned about this monument. Began to organize the first excursions to the ancient place.

Since 1968, the territory adjacent to the paintingdeclared a reserve, and in 1988 this place became a museum. A team of like-minded people headed by V.M. Kimeev laid the foundations of the activities of this archaeological center. The first expeditions were organized to study the culture of the indigenous population of Pritomya - the Shors. The formation of the ethnographic component of the museum also began. It includes architectural and ethnographic complexes "Shorsky ulus Kezek" and "Russian Siberian village". At the same time, topographical surveys of the area were carried out, the release of souvenirs began. In the late eighties of the last century, downstream the Tom River, a reconnaissance-archaeological expedition organized by the museum staff found new drawings of a primitive man.

Research activities

In 1991, the historical and cultural complexheaded by candidate of historical sciences Martynova Galina Semenovna. During her leadership, the museum "Tomsk pisanitsa" (Kemerovo) continued its development. New expositions appeared in it, several conferences and seminars were held. In 1995, an international meeting devoted to rock painting organized by the reserve staff was held. The largest museum in Russia, which holds the collection of petroglyphs Petroglyphs of Asia and the Archeodrom complex, was also created with the assistance of the center's team.

By the mid-90s "Tomsk pisanitsa"(Kemerovo) gains world fame, actively participates in scientific competitions and historical forums. By the end of XX - the beginning of the XXI centuries. such exhibition complexes as the Mythology and Epic of the Peoples of Siberia, Living Archeology, Time, Cosmos and Calendars and the Slavic Mythological Forest were created.

New leadership

From 2004 to this day at the helm of the boardthe archaeological complex is Kaplunov Valery Aleksandrovich. Under his leadership, in 2005, a complete reconstruction of the reserve was carried out. During its existence, "Tomsk pisanitsa" (Kemerovo) has turned into a world-renowned research center. The chief specialist of the center, academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences Anatoly Ivanovich Martynov, is his permanent consultant, a man who devoted most of his long life to studying and preserving the reserve. The information collected by museum staff during scientific expeditions and research work formed the basis of 4 doctoral theses and many scientific articles.

Natural Cultural Center today

Nowadays reserve "Tomsk pisanitsa"(Kemerovo) continues its development. This is a modern archaeological complex. It combines natural originality, research and cultural activities. "Tomsk pisanitsa" - this is the real pride of the Kuzbass. The team of the reserve consists of several dozen people. They work in various directions: from the organization of tourist excursions to the restoration of the archaeological complex. The territory of the complex "Tomsk pisanitsa" is not only a research center, it is also a favorite resting place of Kuzbass residents and guests of the region. The reserve welcomes many people. Here come simple tourists and world stars, politicians, scientists, businessmen. Many world famous celebrities visited this ancient place. Among them are world champion Anatoly Karpov, opera singer Dmitry Khvorostovsky, Valentina Tolkunova, traveler Yuri Senkevich, cosmonaut Alexey Leonov and others. Held here and children's excursions.

The nature of the historical and cultural center

The flora of the territory is represented by a hugenumber of species. The fauna of the reserve is diverse in composition. The vegetation of the natural complex, and this is almost the flora of the Kemerovo region, includes about 40 species of trees, shrubs and grasses. Some plant species are tertiary relics, and feathery feather grass is listed in the Red Book of Russia. The fauna of the reserve is also significant and diverse. Its permanent inhabitants include the column, the fox, the badger, the ermine and many other small and large animals. Elks, wolves and lynxes also live here.

"Tomsk pisanitsa" (Kemerovo). How to get to the reserve complex

It is necessary to get to the Yashkinsky highway throughKirovsky district. You need to move all the time along the main road, across the Kuznetsky Bridge. It is important not to miss the turn to the left. Next will be a railway crossing. After it you need to turn left again. Then follow the bridge, turn right at the first intersection, and at the second - too. Now, at the second traffic light, take the exit to the left. Next, you will need to move all the time along the main lane. If there is no personal transport, you can catch the Kemerovo regular bus - Tomsk Pisanitsa. The route passes from the city and directly to the village Yashkino.