Zhushan Rock Carvings

Zhushan Rock Carvings

The Zhushan Rock Carvings are a cultural relic protection unit of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The Zhushan Rock Carvings are located about 400 meters southwest of Zhushan Village, Zhulian Township, Ningming County. They were created during the Warring States period to the Eastern Han Dynasty. The rock carvings are divided into two sites—South Peak and North Peak—and represent the uppermost distribution point of rock art along the Ming River, a tributary of the Zuo River. Zhushan Mountain runs from north to south, with both peaks facing the river to the east, forming steep cliffs. The cliff faces overlooking the river are relatively flat, with the South Peak being about 120 meters high and the North Peak about 100 meters high. The rock carvings are distributed on the cliff faces of both peaks that face the river, covering a width of approximately 400 meters, and consist of multiple independent images. Due to severe weathering and erosion of the rock surface, some images have become blurred and are difficult to discern. Currently, there are 169 human figures, 15 animal images, and 10 bronze drum images. In 2014, they were designated as a key cultural relic protection unit at the autonomous region level.

Source: People's Government of Ningming County, Guangxi