Gamigaya Petroglyphs

The Gamigaya petroglyphs, located near the summit of Gapyjiq in the Lesser Caucasus of Azerbaijan, offer significant insight into the artistic and spiritual life of ancient communities from the Neolithic to the Early Iron Age. Featuring approximately 1500 rock carvings, these petroglyphs vividly depict a range of subjects, including animals such as deer, goats, and leopards, as well as humans, carriages, and abstract symbols. The site notably reflects the economic and cultural activities of its creators, highlighting aspects of cattle-breeding, ritualistic practices, and astrological beliefs. Positioned primarily near water sources on the Garangush plateau and neighboring territories, these carvings demonstrate advanced stone chipping and carving techniques. The site is a testament to the continuity and transformation of social and spiritual life over millennia, as it evolved from a primitive communal society to more complex socio-political structures.