Petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (울주 천전리 명문과 암각화 [유네스코 세계유산])

Petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri are UNESCO-recognised prehistoric rock carvings in Ulju, with Bronze Age and Three Kingdoms-period engravings on cliff faces along a river. The site was registered as part of UNESCO World Heritage in 2024 (with Bangudae Petroglyphs). The petroglyphs include geometric patterns, animal figures, and inscriptions documenting prehistoric Korean visual culture. For travelers seriously interested in Korean prehistory and willing to engage with one of Korea's most consequential single archaeological sites, Cheonjeon-ri Petroglyphs is one of the strongest single picks.