The Gobustan Rock Art

The Gobustan rock art is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Gobustan National Park of Azerbaijan. It features ancient rock carvings and paintings that date back to the Upper Paleolithic era, as well as evidence of human habitation dating back to the 8th millennium BC. The rock art is primarily composed of petroglyphs, which are prehistoric rock carvings created by pecking or scratching the surface of the rock to create images of animals, humans, and other figures. The Gobustan rock art is considered to be one of the most significant and well-preserved examples of prehistoric rock art in the world, and it provides valuable insights into the culture and way of life of the people who created it.