Ughtasar Petroglyphs, Ancient rock art site in Angeghakot, Armenia
The Ughtasar site contains more than 1000 decorated rock fragments with carved figures spread across the caldera of an extinct volcano at 3300 meters elevation.
The petroglyphs date from the Paleolithic period around 12000 BCE through the Bronze Age, with numerous additions made by nomadic cattle-herding tribes over centuries.
The rock carvings display hunting scenes, animal figures, geometric patterns, spirals, circles and astronomical symbols that reveal early human artistic expression in Armenia.
Access to the petroglyphs requires specialized transportation and guidance, as the site remains covered in snow for nine months of the year.
Scientists from Armenia, the UK, Japan and the USA collaborate through the Ughtasar Rock Art Project to document and preserve these ancient carvings.
Location: Angeghakot
GPS coordinates: 39.68611,46.05139
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:44
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