About the Project

 Welcome to the Central Asian Petroglyphs Database. This initiative is dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing the extensive and invaluable heritage of rock art found across the territories of the five Central Asian republics: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a comprehensive, accessible, and interactive digital platform that serves as a primary resource for researchers, students, cultural heritage specialists, and the general public interested in the ancient history and art of Central Asia. We strive to highlight the cultural significance, artistic diversity, and archaeological context of these unique historical monuments.
 

What We Offer

• Detailed information about petroglyph complexes, including location, dating, and research history.
• High-resolution image galleries for visual exploration of individual petroglyphs.
• Archaeological data covering techniques, styles, and periodization.
• Cultural insights into myths, legends, and oral traditions associated with the sites.
• Search and filtering functions for easy navigation through the extensive database.

Our Team

This project is a collaborative effort involving archaeologists, historians, ethnographers, and IT specialists from various institutions. We adhere to strict academic standards and ethical representation of cultural heritage.

Support and Collaboration

We welcome partnerships with academic institutions, cultural organizations, and individual researchers. If you are interested in contributing to our database or collaborating on research, please visit our Contacts page.