The Lake Baikal means "the lake of nature", which is also known as "Dalai Nur" in Mongolian and it means "a lake like the sea". It is like a crescent inlaid on the southern edge of Siberia and is known as the "Pearl of Siberia."
The average depth of Lake Baikal is 758 meters, which is the deepest lake in the world. It is also the oldest and one of the clearest lakes in the world.
Among the 22 islands of Lake Baikal, "Olkhon Island" is the largest and which is about 71 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide. It is located in the north of the middle of the lake, near the deepest part of the lake.
The local Buryats of Baikal believe in shamanism. They believe that Olkhon Island is a sacred place with full of natural energy. Among them, the Shaman Rock inhabited by Altai gods is the most important, which is regarded as the spiritual core by local believers.
If you want to enjoy this lakeside rock, the best angle is the hill behind the rock (some people call it Shaman Mountain). There are 13 shamanic pillars standing on the hill. The local people use them to represent the 13 sons of the gods. The colored ribbons wrapped around the pillars resemble Tibetan prayer flags, embracing the devout wishes of believers.
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21 янв 2021
