Bangudae Petroglyphs

The Bangudae Petroglyphs are prehistoric rock engravings located on flat vertical rock faces along the Daegokcheon stream in Ulsan, South Korea [1]. The main rock face measures approximately 8 metres wide and 5 metres high, with ten surrounding rock faces bearing smaller engravings [1][2]. The petroglyphs depict whales, dolphins, and terrestrial animals carved into shale and hornfels oriented toward the north [1]. Designated as South Korea's National Treasure No. 285, they were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025 [1][3].