The story
Historical context
Zarautsoy is known for rock paintings in mountain shelters. Dating and interpretation have changed through scholarship, and the panels may represent more than one phase rather than one single prehistoric event.
Archaeological and architectural evidence
Uzbekistan placed the site on its UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2008. Tentative status is not World Heritage inscription.
Interpretation and uncertainty
Rock art is extremely vulnerable to touching, wetting, tracing and graffiti. Current access, border or protected-area conditions must be confirmed before travel.
Visiting responsibly
No map marker is shown because a verified public trailhead or visitor entrance has not been established for this catalogue.
Why it matters
Visit Zarautsoy Rock Paintings to understand a distinct layer of Termez and the wider Surkhandarya Region.
Highlights
- Historical context
- Archaeological and architectural evidence
- Interpretation and uncertainty
Gallery
Practical notes
Use an authorised, archaeology-aware local guide. Never touch, wet, trace or mark rock-art panels.
Suggested visit: 180 min.
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