gobustan rock art
states: [azerbaijan]
category: cultural
year: 2007
location: Garadagh District and Apsheron District, Baku City Administrative Territory
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 40.1250000000, 49.3750000000
last visited: 2025
unesco id: 1076
world heritage 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.
