A New Rock Art Area in Anatolia: Hekimdere Rock Depictions

Abstract

With the permission and support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of T & uuml;rkiye, we conducted surveys for the first time in Rize. These surveys identified highly important rock depictions. Until now, depictions on rock made using pain-ting methods have not been encountered in the Black Sea region. Painted rock arts are quite rare in Anatolia. The Hekimdere petroglyphs hold great significance for Anatolian history, as they represent a first in the region. The objective of this study is to provide a detailed introduction to the Hekimdere rock depictions, showcasing their similarities to Anatolian, Caucasian and Asian petroglyphs.