Archaeologists have uncovered a petroglyph site dating back 2,500 to 3,000 years in Heshuo County, China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, CCTV+, a partner of TV BRICS reported.
The grassland petroglyphs, etched onto a natural stone wall, depict scenes of hunting, nomadism, and ritualistic practices, offering a vivid glimpse into the daily lives and spiritual beliefs of prehistoric inhabitants.
Experts say the discovery is groundbreaking, as it marks the first time petroglyphs have been found in Heshuo’s northern mountain region. This suggests the area was inhabited for a considerable period.
The 71 distinct patterns primarily feature wildlife, rendered in simple yet lifelike forms.
These petroglyphs are expected to provide invaluable insights into the productivity, lifestyle, culture, and artistic expressions of the prehistoric nomadic people who once roamed the Tianshan Mountain range in Xinjiang.
