The art of rock carving is present in all regions of Gilgit Baltistan, mainly in the districts of Diamir, Hunza & Nagar and Baltistan in Pakistan. Speaking specifically of Baltistan, these engravings can be seen on former settlements and popular old routes along the Indus pic.twitter.com/jHZ9KkxWCa
— Araib Ali Baig (@The_North_Blood) May 13, 2020
fascinating carvings these are
— Nishat Riaz (@nishatriaz) May 13, 2020
it is said that Budha sent missionaries to neighboring countries during the time of Asoka (269-232BC) when buildings like the monasteries, stupas were erected & also production of Buddha images on the rocks.