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Another set of assorted petroglyphs probably depict a market scene- these have unfortunately got deteriorated as well, though I do seem to recall my guide mentioning something like it depicting a scene from villa ge life etc. Throughout many centuries under impact of the sun, wind, seismic activity and various atmospheric precipitation, blocks of stones broke away from the edges of a vast limestone layer and rolled down the slopes. Here, in the area displaying the fantastic scene of destruction, with huge blocks of stones and rocks chaotically pressed against each other, around 20 big and small caves and canopies were formed, which served as a natural shelter for the inhabitants. Indeed, entire families and their livestock lived here in these caves. The archaeological value of Gobustan was discovered when a group of men went in to mine for gravel in 1930. While the zone is abundant in boulders and stone formations, one mine employee noticed the sacred carvings on the rocks. They also discovered man-made caves wherein more of the drawings could be found. (Gobustan, Azerbaijan, Sept. 2017) |
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| Author | shankar s. from Dubai, united arab emirates |
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