Gobustan Rock Art
- States
- Azerbaijan
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2007
- Location
- Garadagh District and Apsheron District, Baku City Administrative Territory
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 40.125, 49.375
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 1076
- WH Site
- 1076
Gobustan Rock Art, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Azerbaijan, is a prehistoric treasure renowned for its ancient petroglyphs etched into rugged cliffs. Dating back over 40,000 years, these carvings depict hunting scenes, rituals, and daily life, offering a glimpse into early human culture. Set amidst a stark landscape of boulders and mud volcanoes, the site preserves thousands of engravings alongside archaeological remains. This open-air gallery stands as a vital record of humanity’s artistic and historical evolution in the region.
