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Andi
December 1, 2023
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Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape covers three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 …
Salih
August 17, 2025
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Gobustan, located about 60 kilometers southwest of Baku in Azerbaijan, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its remarkable petroglyphs. These ancient stone carvings provide unique insight into the lives of people who lived in the region from the Upper Paleolithic (Stone Age) to the Middle Ages.
What are the petroglyphs of Gobustan?
Size and timeline: The site contains more than 6,000 petroglyphs, spanning a period of over 40,000 years. This makes it one of the world's most important rock art sites.
Subjects and motifs: The carvings depict a variety of scenes, including:
What are the petroglyphs of Gobustan?
Size and timeline: The site contains more than 6,000 petroglyphs, spanning a period of over 40,000 years. This makes it one of the world's most important rock art sites.
Subjects and motifs: The carvings depict a variety of scenes, including:
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August 17, 2025
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One of the most fascinating finds are depictions of long boats resembling Viking ships. These have led scholars like Thor Heyerdahl to speculate about possible early cultural connections between the region and Scandinavia.
Symbols: Celestial bodies such as the sun and stars are also depicted.
Historical value: The petroglyphs are an invaluable source of information about the lifestyles of prehistoric communities, including hunting and fishing practices, social structures, beliefs, and the environment of the region.
The site and the discovery
Symbols: Celestial bodies such as the sun and stars are also depicted.
Historical value: The petroglyphs are an invaluable source of information about the lifestyles of prehistoric communities, including hunting and fishing practices, social structures, beliefs, and the environment of the region.
The site and the discovery
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