{"product_id":"seeing-into-stone-pre-buddhist-petroglyphs-and-zangskars-early-inhabitants-with-dvd","title":"Seeing into stone: pre-Buddhist Petroglyphs and Zangskars early inhabitants, with DVD","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"150\"\u003ePublisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026amp; Booksellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eEdition: 2018 (New Delhi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eISBN: 9788192450285\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eISBN-10: 8192450287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eSubject: Fine Arts, Buddhism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eThis volume, \u003cem data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eSeeing Into Stone: Pre-Buddhist Petroglyphs and Zangskar’s Early Inhabitants\u003c\/em\u003e by Rob Linrothe, presents the earliest and richest traces of human culture in Zangskar, Western Himalayas, through petroglyphs—drawings carved on rock. Documenting over twenty years of fieldwork, the book is richly illustrated with more than 150 original photographs and comes with a DVD featuring an additional 143 color illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eThe study explores the locations, subject matter, and distribution of the petroglyphs, examining their connections to hunter-gatherers and later herding communities. It also considers how Buddhist imagery was later superimposed on these Neolithic sites, highlighting the dynamic interaction between culture, landscape, and social economy. By combining archaeology, ethnography, and comparative anthropology, Linrothe provides a nuanced understanding of Zangskar’s early inhabitants and their material legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003ePraised for both its visual richness and scholarly depth, the book emphasizes the urgency of preserving these endangered rock carvings, which are threatened by road construction, development, and neglect. Reviews from scholars like Mark Aldenderfer, Valerie C. Doran, and Martin Vernier highlight its significance as a landmark contribution to Himalayan archaeology, fine arts, and Buddhist studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers \u0026 Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50140039905584,"sku":"DRG.AdityaPrakashan _9788192450285","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9788192450285.jpg?v=1757749363","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/seeing-into-stone-pre-buddhist-petroglyphs-and-zangskars-early-inhabitants-with-dvd","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}