Gobustan Rock Art

The Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a historic site in Azerbaijan, comprising a large collection of petroglyphs that reflect the flora, fauna, hunting practices, social structures, and cultural expressions of human societies from prehistoric to medieval times [1]. These engravings provide detailed depictions of anthropomorphic figures, such as lance-bearers and ritualistic dance scenes, as well as various animal species, bullfighting events, camel caravans, and celestial symbols such as the sun and other stars [1]. The Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape reflects the history of human development in Eurasia from the Upper Paleolithic era through the Middle Ages [1]. It is situated at the southeastern end of the Greater Caucasus ridge, approximately 70 km southwest of central Baku, and covers an area of 537 hectares [1]. The rock art was accidentally discovered by quarry workers in the 1930s [1].