An Analytical Study of Rock Art of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

This Research deals with the newly discovered Rock Art in District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Rock art sites are scattered all over in District Malakand comprising of Rock art shelters, caves and boulders depicting different aspects of Rock art. Chapter 1 of this dissertation narrates the need and significance of the study of Rock art in District Malakand. In chapter 2 history and geography has been mentioned while laying stress upon the historical and archaeological importance of District Malakand. In chapter 3 of this dissertation the detail catalogue of Rock Art has been given covering location of the sites, descriptions, tentative time period and state of preservation of Rock art sites. In final chapter analytical study of the found Rock art has been done and recommendations are mentioned to preserve and conserve these sites for our future generations