Abstract
The article describes a compact petroglyph with symmetrical spirals (10 cm), discovered by E.P. Matochkin in 2012 near the confluence of the Katun and Chuya rivers (Kalbak-Tash-I and II). The petroglyph is a palimpsest in which horns in the form of symmetrical spirals are added to the original image of a hoofed animal. The different timing and technique of the drawings are noted. The parallels with the symbolism of the symmetrical spiralsin the bronze ornaments of the Andronovo culture are made. The high accuracy of the location of the symmetry axis of the drawing in the meridian (0.14 degrees) is demonstrated, which confirms the importance of the northern direction in ancient mythological representations. It is proposed to determine the orientation of petroglyphs and rock planes with drawings by fixing the moment of photographing a shadow and light picture.
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