Trialeti petroglyphs

The Trialeti petroglyphs, located near the village of Gantiadi in the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia, are a significant archaeological site featuring prehistoric rock art. Engraved over a span of millennia from the Mesolithic to the Middle Bronze Age, this site boasts approximately 100 images spread across six panels on a flat basalt surface. The petroglyphs predominantly depict animals such as deer, horses, and mountain goats, alongside hybrid creatures and geometric motifs like crosses and checkerboards. Human figures, primarily hunters, are also present, albeit smaller and more schematic than the animals. Recognized as a monument of cultural heritage, the Trialeti petroglyphs are the only known example of such prehistoric rock art in Georgia, emphasizing their unique archaeological importance.