Research Paper
A Report on New Petroglyphs from Lianpui Village, Champhai District, Mizoram
Authors: Lalhminghlua, Vanlalhuma Singson, C. Lalrinkima
Year: 2025, Volume: 16, Page/Article: 29-38, DOI: https://doi.org/10.47509/AA.2025.v16i.3
Abstract
Art is critical and essential for expressions that have been reflected on various materials throughout human history. Petroglyphs forming an important aspect of rock art is critical in understanding and reconstructing Mizoram’s history from an archaeological perspective. Art and its various forms of expressions have been extensively made on megaliths and this is further added by petroglyphs found on natural rock surfaces. Lianpui with its numerous megalithic engravings as well as petroglyphs, location on the peripheral area with instances of migrations in the past shows archaeological richness and potential. Interpretation and understanding of the archaeological materials would contribute towards the progress and development of archaeology and enrich the cultural heritage of Mizoram.