Rock Paintings of Shuimogou (simplified Chinese: 水磨沟岩画; traditional Chinese: 水磨溝岩畫; pinyin: Shuǐmògōu Yánhuà) are images carved into the rocks of Shuimogou, Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia.[3] This petroglyph site was first discovered in March 2020, [4] providing important materials and basis for further revealing the origin and evolution of Chinese rock paintings. [5]
| Location | Western foot of Helan Mountains, Alxa Left Banner[1] |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Periods | Late Stone Age to Iron Age[2] |
Named
These petroglyphss were found about 15 kilometers northeast of Bayanhaote Town (巴彦浩特镇)[6] and were named "Rock Paintings of Shuimogou" because they are near Shuimogou (水磨沟) in Helan Mountains.[7]
Creation periods
Shuimogou Petroglyphs were created from the Late Stone Age to the Iron Age and coexist with stone walls, stone enclosures and burial remains of different eras.[8]