Enclosures of Kudyrge-type in Ak-Kooby area (South-Eastern Altai)

The article is introduced the materials of some investigated memorial enclosures of ancient Turkic epoch in Ak-Kooby area in South-Eastern Altai. Investigated enclosures are part of one memorial complex, which forms a row of 14 structures extended from north to south. In spite of the almost complete absence of artifacts in the excavated structures their constructive features (close positions to each other or adjacent walls, «altars» in the center etc.) and comparison with similar monuments in Altai and neighboring regions, allows us to define them as early Kudyrge-type of memorial enclosures. Of great interest are engravings which are carved two plates in one of enclosures.