The Director of Tourism, Ladakh, Tsering Paldan, accompanied by Assistant Director, Tourism Leh, Padma Angmo and Associate Professor, Zoology, EJM College, Leh, Tashi Ldawa, a noted expert on petroglyphs, visited several ancient petroglyph (rock carving) sites located along the Nimoo–Chilling road in Leh district.
During the visit, the team documented a series of remarkable rock carvings depicting ibex, yak, hunting scenes, and human figures, which are believed to date back to around 2,000 BC. These petroglyphs serve as an invaluable testament to Ladakh’s rich prehistoric cultural heritage, offering profound insights into the life, environment, and beliefs of early human settlements in the region.
The visiting team expressed concern over the growing vulnerability of these ancient carvings to natural weathering and potential human interference. It was collectively felt that urgent conservation measures are required to safeguard and preserve these priceless heritage assets for future generations.