Spirit of Burkhan
Known as Burkhan in the native Buryat and as Shamanka in Russian, this rock formation is the holiest site on the island of Olkhon, located on Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia.
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Known as Burkhan in the native Buryat and as Shamanka in Russian, this stunning rock formation is the holiest site on the island of Olkhon, located on Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia. Locals leave offerings of coins, alcohol and cigarettes to appease the spirits.
Khuzhir, Irkutskaya Oblast', RU
Discovered by Jane Keeler
on 1 December 2007.
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