The 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. The petroglyphs were first discovered in March 2020, and provide important materials and a basis for further understanding the origin and evolution of Chinese rock paintings.
Location and name The petroglyphss are located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of Bayanhaote Town (巴彦浩特镇) and are named for their proximity to Shuimogou (水磨沟) in the Helan Mountains.
Archaeology The Shuimogou petroglyphs were created from the Late Stone Age to the Iron Age. The site also features stone walls, stone enclosures and burial remains of different eras.
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