Mount Kunya is located on the eastern margin of the mountain range of the Podkuninskiye mountains. The name of the mountain is translated from Khakas as "Sun Mountain" or "Mountain-Sun". At the foot of the mountain, on the slope facing the Yenisei, there are 2 sites with petroglyphic drawings. Some of the petroglyphs are made in the Scythian-Siberian animal style. It is believed that the foot of the mountain was the place where rituals associated with cattle breeding magic were held. The main interest among tourists is Kunya because the top of the mountain opens up a fantastic view of the Yenisei and the nearby mountain ranges Oglakhty, Sukhanikha and Tepsei
Mount Kunya, or Kyun-Tag, is a mountain included in the complex “Yeniseiskie Vorota” (Yenisei Gates) along with the mountains of Sukhanikha, Tepsei and Oglakhty. These mountains were sacred for the locals, each of them has a huge number of petroglyphs. Mount Kunya is a huge natural fortress. In the Middle Ages, the inner part of the ridge was used to protect the population during the military raids. For this purpose, a wall of natural stone was built along the edge of the ridge, partially preserved to our time. The remains of this wall can be seen on the cape on the eastern part of the top point. On the same cape, above the waters of the Yenisei, there is a well-known site Podkuninskaya Pisanitsa (petroglyphic drawings). A large round stone, strikingly resembling a human head, is visible from the side of the place. According to legends, this is the head of the spirit Kuni, silently looking at the valley.
When walking on Mount Kunya, be careful. Steep slopes and scree are full of dangers, and one can only wonder how ancient artists chose such a place for their art drawings.
