Ladakh, once secluded highlands, little known in Europe, has developed to a popular travel destination in the last decades. Nevertheless many aspects of this great region are still little known.? Only a few specialists know about the rock carvings which were created in Ladakh from the first century BC to the 20th century. The publication of these fascinating witnesses of a long history has in the meantime become very important as many of the antique rock carvings presented in this book no longer exist today. In the 80s of the 20th century, the author investigated numerous petroglyphs with astonishing findings. The details of the carvings give us interesting insight into the lives of the peoples creating these images over the past three thousand years. The illustrations of the Festival of the Archers, the Grant Pilgrimage to Urgyän Dzong and the visit to one of the last living God-Women bridge the time between the creation of these rock carvings and our days. This book animates travelers interested in discovering the secrets of the region to look out for the still existing hidden treasures. It not only provides unusual insights in fascinating cultures and a country of enormous beauty but may also serve as travel guide. Many of the impressive pictures illustrating the explanations of the author can already be considered historic today.
Edition Khyun
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Ladakh
