How amazing, rich in mysteries, these mountains! Altai is located in Siberia, on the border of four states: Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan and China. On the map, this riddle is marked in red as a protected area. And it is no coincidence. There are many reserves and protected areas in this territory, mainly due to the unique flora and fauna. It is here that such representatives of flora and fauna are collected that researchers are already confident in the mythical theory of the origin of this area.
Nature of the Altai Mountains
The world probably does not know another such area where rare species of representatives of the animal and plant world are brought together. No wonder there is a legend about how God decided to create the "Golden Land". Where is the best place to create this place? God decided to ask for help from a falcon, a cedar and a deer, ordering them to disperse around the world and find the place where they would best live.
The falcon flew high, the deer ran far and was deeply rooted in the ground of the cedar, but their opinions agreed on the same place. These were the Altai mountains. Indeed, cedar and pine forests occupy their vast territory. There is also a unique golden root growing here. Brown animals roam freely among the animals.bears, snow leopards and deer. This diversity of flora and fauna was facilitated by the non-interference of man. Indeed, the best thing about nature is the absence of people.
Why Golden Mountains?
Probably, many are interested in the question of why such a name was given to the Altai region. "Golden Mountains" is a translation from the ancient Turkic language of the name "Mountain Altai". And how many legends are associated with this place! Almost every name in this area has its own history associated with the peoples who lived here for a very long time. Often these stories are based on fiction.
Even in ancient times, there was an opinion that these mountains became the place for the existence of the country of wisdom of Shambhala. Altai was closed to the people, it was very difficult, even unrealistic, for an ordinary person to get into it. It is necessary to know life, go through all its difficulties and, on the basis of this experience, learn the philosophy of existence.
On the highest point of Altai - Belukha - the fictional country was located. The height of this mountain is 4506 meters above sea level. Talk about her mythical nature does not stop, since the Indian researcher Veer Rishi stated during the work that she is very similar to the legendary Meru. According to legend, this peak was the center of the universe, and the stars revolved around it. For the supreme ruler Indra, these mountains became the home. Altai can also call itself the parent of Lake Teletskoye, which has an extraordinary history.
Ancient legends say that in this fertile and beautiful area livedone tribe with the wise ruler Tele. He had a powerful sword with magical powers, and thanks to him, the ruler never lost a war. His state lived and flourished to the delight of the inhabitants and the envy of enemies. Altai, whose mountains, forests and rivers were their home and refuge, made the life of the local population happy. The neighbor - the ruler of Bogdo - decided to take possession of the sword and kill Tele. He understood that he could not be taken by force, so he approached the matter with cunning. He invited Tele to visit him. Since the reception was friendly, he did not take a weapon with him and died at the hands of Bogdo. At that moment, his sword fell and cut the ground deeply. Tele's wife, realizing what had happened, began to weep in despair and grief. Tears fell into the gorge, which was formed as a result of the fall of the sword. This is how the lake was born. It was named after the ruler - Teletsky, and forever these tears preserved the mountains. Altai used to be a residential area, as evidenced by the Scythian graves excavated by archaeologists in the Pazyryk tract. Who knows, maybe these legends are not as fictional as we think.
