Po Toi Rock Carving, Bronze Age rock carvings on Po Toi Island, Hong Kong.
Po Toi Rock Carving features geometric patterns etched deep into the stone surface that extend across several meters of rock. The surface displays various symbols and lines that were carefully worked into the stone.
The carvings date to the Bronze Age and were discovered in the 1960s. The Hong Kong government designated them as a protected monument in 1979.
The carvings show that ancient communities lived on Hong Kong's islands and their patterns resemble ceramic designs from that era. Visitors can learn through these markings how people used their surroundings thousands of years ago.
A marked path from Tai Wan harbor leads to the carvings, with ferries operating from Aberdeen and Stanley several times per week. The best time to visit is during clear weather when you can see the patterns clearly.
The patterns become more visible under torch light at night, revealing finer details that daylight often hides. This technique highlights the deepest cuts and fine lines of these ancient markings.
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