Martin Vernier
Université Paris Nanterre, Prehistory/Archaeology, Department Member
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n this paper we intend to give a first account of the archaeological remains of Markha valley (Ladakh, state of Jammu & Kashmir, India). In spite of its rich historical heritage, this valley has received very little to no academic... more
n this paper we intend to give a first account of the archaeological remains of Markha valley (Ladakh, state of Jammu & Kashmir, India). In spite of its rich historical heritage, this valley has received very little to no academic attention, and, except for the temple of Skyu and the fortified village of Hankar, all the sites described here are unpublished material3. Our account will follow a geographical order, reporting the sites as one encounters them when walking the valley upstream. But, before we do so, we shall give a quick overview of the valley’s geographical setting within Ladakh. Markha valley, which is south of and parallel to the Indus [Fig. 1], has five traditional access routes [Fig. 2]. The first and easiest one is by crossing the Zanskar river near its meeting point with the Markha river. There one can cross the Zanskar by means of a rudimentary trolley (although a bridge is now under construction with the aim to link the valley to the modern road network). Until re...
Research Interests: Anthropology, Art, Tibetan Studies, Rock Art (Archaeology), Silk Road Studies, and 11 moreArchaeology of Buildings, Tibetan Buddhism, Archaeology of Central Asia, Tibetan and Himalayan societies, Buddhist art and architecture, Tibetan Art, Ladakhi Studies, Indian Archaeology and History of Art, Tibetan History, Ancient Indian Archaeology, and Ladakh studies
... Ladakh Studies 27 (2011) 13-14. Archaeological heritage at stake. Laurianne Bruneau 1 , Martin Vernier, Quentin Devers 2. (2011). ... oai:halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr:halshs-00747737. Contributeur :Laurianne Bruneau <>.... more
... Ladakh Studies 27 (2011) 13-14. Archaeological heritage at stake. Laurianne Bruneau 1 , Martin Vernier, Quentin Devers 2. (2011). ... oai:halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr:halshs-00747737. Contributeur :Laurianne Bruneau <>. Soumis le : Jeudi 1 Novembre 2012, 15:12:07. ...
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... halshs-00747727, version 1. http://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00747727. oai:halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr:halshs-00747727. Contributeur : Laurianne Bruneau <>. Soumis le : Jeudi 1 Novembre 2012, 14:45:25. Dernière... more
... halshs-00747727, version 1. http://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00747727. oai:halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr:halshs-00747727. Contributeur : Laurianne Bruneau <>. Soumis le : Jeudi 1 Novembre 2012, 14:45:25. Dernière modification le : Jeudi 1 Novembre 2012, 15: ...
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aving spent over ten years of my research exploring Ladakh in search of historical remains, I can testify that there are ruins of all sorts scattered throughout the landscape of this country, among them, many and diverse remains of... more
aving spent over ten years of my research exploring Ladakh in search of historical remains, I can testify that there are ruins of all sorts scattered throughout the landscape of this country, among them, many and diverse remains of buildings of a defensive type. The sites, for the greater part attributable to the medieval period, are mainly located on almost inaccessible rocky outcrops that sometimes really challenge the extravagances of the surrounding terrain. I find them particularly attractive, since despite the years that have gone past since they were last in use, they retain their strong evocative power. One of the fortified sites I find most impressive consists of some ruins located a couple of hours walk upstream from Stok (sTog) village. There, perched high up on the rocks, stands an amazing ancient fort, locally known as Steng Lagar Khar (sTeng la gar mkhar, the military castle above) or, more commonly, Stok mon mkhar (sTog mon mkhar, the castle of the “mon ” people). Thi...
This paper intends to present the petroglyph site of Zamthang (Zam thang) located in the Lungnak (Lung nag) valley of Zan- skar (bZangs dkar), Kargil district of Ladakh (La dwags), Jammu and Kashmir, India. It will show that this site can... more
This paper intends to present the petroglyph site of Zamthang (Zam thang) located in the Lungnak (Lung nag) valley of Zan- skar (bZangs dkar), Kargil district of Ladakh (La dwags), Jammu and Kashmir, India. It will show that this site can be consid- ered as the most important one from about 20 known rock art sites in Zanskar. The paper starts with a brief history of the awareness and knowledge of the country’s rock art heritage and its main actors be- fore concentrating on the history of that particular site documenta- tion itself. The problems and prospects of rock art conservation and development in this area will also be briefly discussed. Subsequently, the paper attempts a full description of the site’s setting, its content and the chronology of its survey and documentation. The current condition of the site as well as the prospects for its enhancement and protection will also be presented. A brief comparative overview of some of the major and most relevant elements of its conte...
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... Rock art research in Murgi Tokpo, Nubra valley in Ladakh. Laurianne Bruneau 1 , Quentin Devers 2 , Martin Vernier. (2011). ... oai:halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr:halshs-00747733. Contributeur :Laurianne Bruneau &lt;&gt;. Soumis... more
... Rock art research in Murgi Tokpo, Nubra valley in Ladakh. Laurianne Bruneau 1 , Quentin Devers 2 , Martin Vernier. (2011). ... oai:halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr:halshs-00747733. Contributeur :Laurianne Bruneau &lt;&gt;. Soumis le : Jeudi 1 Novembre 2012, 14:55:09. ...
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aving spent over ten years of my research exploring Ladakh in search of historical remains, I can testify that there are ruins of all sorts scattered throughout the landscape of this country, among them, many and diverse remains of... more
aving spent over ten years of my research exploring Ladakh in search of historical remains, I can testify that there are ruins of all sorts scattered throughout the landscape of this country, among them, many and diverse remains of buildings of a defensive type. The sites, for the greater part attributable to the medieval period, are mainly located on almost inaccessible rocky outcrops that sometimes really challenge the extravagances of the surrounding terrain. I find them particularly attractive, since despite the years that have gone past since they were last in use, they retain their strong evocative power. One of the fortified sites I find most impressive consists of some ruins located a couple of hours walk upstream from Stok (sTog) village. There, perched high up on the rocks, stands an amazing ancient fort, locally known as Steng Lagar Khar (sTeng la gar mkhar, the military castle above) or, more commonly, Stok mon mkhar (sTog mon mkhar, the castle of the “mon” people). This...
"Irreplaceable concentrations of rock art and inscriptions along the Upper Indus River in northern Pakistan are vital records of regional and world cultural heritage created by visitors and local residents from prehistoric times to... more
"Irreplaceable concentrations of rock art and inscriptions along the Upper Indus River in northern Pakistan are vital records of regional and world cultural heritage created by visitors and local residents from prehistoric times to the present. Upper Indus petroglyphs and inscriptions reflect remarkably diverse visual symbolism, languages, and writing systems, which testify to cross-cultural exchanges, religious transmission, and intertwined networks for migration and trade in the high mountain environment where the Western Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges converge." [Jason Neelis]
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he Markha Valley is located in Ladakh, south of Leh, and is parallel to the Indus. The valley has a rich architectural heritage dating mainly from the 10 th century onwards. The valley’s eponymous village, the most important in size,... more
he Markha Valley is located in Ladakh, south of Leh, and is parallel to the Indus. The valley has a rich architectural heritage dating mainly from the 10 th century onwards. The valley’s eponymous village, the most important in size, bears important archaeological remains. At the foot of the former palace is a group of chortens, among which one has a collapsed wall (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). Through it, one can appreciate the interior of the chorten. It consists in a room decorated by murals, in the middle of which is placed a finely carved column 3 . The general description of this chorten, of its surroundings, as well as an analysis of its woodcarvings have already been covered in previous publications 4 . The purpose of the present paper is to provide a more detailed account of the chorten’s murals and of the inscriptions written on them.