Neolithic petroglyphs, a photo from Navoi, West

Photographer's Note

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All the glorious architecture of Uzbekistan was great but another standout sight for us were the Neolithic petroglyphs at Sarmish-Say in Navoi province.
You have to drive up a remote dirt road to reach Sarmish-Say gorge. See the WS for the road in. Once there you see petroglyphs carved into the rocks showing animals and humans. The petroglyphs are in quite exposed areas but are in remarkable condition given their age.
They were found relatively recently by children from a summer camp that you pass through on the way up the valley.
In the WS there is also a photo showing just how rugged the gorge is.
This is my last posting for Uzbekistan for the time being but I'll do a revisit to Samarkand at some stage.

COSTANTINO, jemaflor, Fis2, holmertz, pierrefonds, ikeharel, jhm, jean113, ChrisJ, PaulVDV, macjake, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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COSTANTINO (115673) 2022-01-07 22:12

Hello dear Ian
thanks for the sharing of this
original photo
thanks for your useful notes
this is one of the reasons
I love TE
THANKS FOR ALL
regards
Costantino

pajaran (115071) 2022-01-07 22:56

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepi stari crtezi na stenama, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa fotografijama u radionici.
Lepe fotografije i secanje.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja

jemaflor (146412) 2022-01-07 22:57

Hi Ian,
interesting petroglyphs, well photographed, good sharpness and exposure, good note too, nice WS, tfs.

Silvio1953 (220775) 2022-01-07 23:16

Ciao Ian, great view of fantastic place, amazing gorge in the bonus photo, splendid light, excellent clarity, fine details and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (169903) 2022-01-08 0:38

Witaj Lan!
Interesting set of photos.
Curious place, this views are impressive.
Good frames, colors and light.
Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Krzysztof

holmertz (102104) 2022-01-08 1:03

Hello Ian,
These carvings are fantastic and their impact is enhanced by the colour of the rock and the cracks that make them look strangely modern. The good exposure and sharpness help us appreciate the artistic beauty even more. Both WS provide interesting complements. The scenery in WS #2 looks really tough.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113716) 2022-01-08 5:48

Hi Ian,

The subject is well framed. The point of viuew is showing the details of the petroglyphs. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2022-01-08 8:33

Hello Ian,

Open in a new tab makes a great different
Than are the drawings perfect to see.
An excellent picture also perfect presentation.
Sharpness and clarity are perfect done.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

lousat (138703) 2022-01-08 10:25

Hi Ian,i lost this place too during my uzbek trip, and it's very interesting too,something of different to see after the lot of mosques,impressive sharpness on the petroglyphs! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

jean113 (27667) 2022-01-08 11:43

Hello Ian, three excellent shots.
The petroglyphs are quite special; imagine discovering these?
Your pictures complement each other very nicely, thank you.
Kind regards, Jean.

jmdias (114402) 2022-01-09 1:29

ian

the ancient artworks are very visible here, looks there is a panther and a mastodon in the images, amazing pieces of art.

I presume you saw images of the accident with tourists in a boat cruiser in a canyon in Brazil. check the video bellow:

https://noticias.uol.com.br/cotidiano/ultimas-noticias/2022/01/08/capitolio-mg-o-que-se-sabe-ate-agora-e-as-duvidas-que-permanecem.htm

take care

jorge

ChrisJ (171392) 2022-01-09 5:26

Hi Ian,

At first I spotted the precariously positioned slabs of overhanging rock, but then the warmer toned petroglyphs on the blue grey bg leaped out at me. Tfs!

PaulVDV (62810) 2022-01-10 15:37

Hello Ian,
The Neolithic petroglyphs make a very interesting change from all the beauty of blue tiles and domes in religious buildings.
I like to see these rock carvings but I'm equally impressed by the amazing rugged nature in your three photos.
Best regards, Paul

macjake (98262) 2022-01-10 23:38

Hi Ian
very cool, photos will NEVER do these justice, seeing them in person is the read deal. but I still enjoy viewing them here obviously. amazing that these have been here for hundreds and hundreds of years...yet only recently found. great post for TE, I will have to remember this as this is a country I want to visit. cheers
Craig

mcmtanyel (67819) 2022-02-01 19:29

Hello Ian,
Three fine photos, the petroglyphs in the main entry are interesting, the rough side is otherworldly and the road that goes through the stream is charming.
Regards,
MT