Abstract
Archaeological research of the Ordakul petroglyphic complex in the territory of Karatal district of Zhetysu region showed the prospects of studying the region and revealed patterns of arrangement of ancient and medieval monuments here. According to the results of the works in the area of the Dauylbai range around the Ordakul tract a preliminary archaeological map (over 50 monuments) has been created, which includes about 10 clusters of petroglyphs, settlements (3) and burials of the Bronze Age (3) and the Early Iron Age (35). The analysis of the structure and content of petroglyphic complexes allows to assume their functions as open-air sanctuaries of various purposes. Materials of settlements and burials show that this area was a peculiar center of development of ancient and medieval cultures. The collected materials provide a basis for a full-scale research program of passportization of the historical and cultural objects of this region.