Humian and Mirmalas rock paintings: a treasure of ancient art in Lorestan
Humian and Mirmalas rock carvings are two sets of ancient rock carvings in Iran, which are located in Lorestan province and near Kohdasht city. Due to their antiquity and high artistic value, these motifs were registered in the list of national works of Iran in 2006.
Humian rock motifs are carved on the walls of a cave in the Humian region. These motifs include images of humans, animals, plants and mythical creatures. These motifs date back to the Middle Paleolithic period and about 40,000 years ago.
Mirmalas rock motifs are also carved on the walls of a cave in Mirmalas region. These motifs include images of humans, animals, plants and hunting scenes. These motifs date back to the Neolithic period and about 12 thousand years ago.
Humian and Mirmalas rock motifs are important in many ways, including:
Artistic value: These motifs are very valuable in terms of painting technique and artistic elegance.
Historical value: These motifs provide valuable information about human life in ancient times.
Cultural value: these motifs are part of the culture and identity of Lorestan people.
