Ghora Gali Stone Sculptures

Ghora Gali Stone Sculptures is an open-air archaeological site located at Ghora Gali near Gool in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. The site features a collection of ancient stone sculptures, predominantly of horses along with human and deity figures, carved from local stone and scattered across a hillside. Believed to be several centuries old, the sculptures are notable for their folk art style and historical value, attracting visitors interested in heritage, archaeology and local culture.

Visitors can expect an open hillside site near Gool village with numerous weathered stone sculptures of horses, some with riders and other figures, set amidst forested slopes and mountain terrain. The sculptures are scattered on the ground and require walking over uneven natural paths to view. There are no formal galleries or enclosures; the setting is rustic and natural, offering opportunities for close observation, photography and understanding local folk sculptural traditions.

The sculptures are believed to be several centuries old, representing folk stone carving traditions of the region. Preliminary local assessments suggest they may date back many hundred years and depict horses, warriors and deities, reflecting historic cultural practices and craftsmanship. The site is considered an important archaeological heritage of the Gool area in Ramban district.

The site holds local cultural importance as Ghora Gali, literally meaning horse lane, is associated with traditional reverence for horses and folk beliefs. The sculptures are regarded by local communities as part of their heritage and are linked to oral traditions and historic settlement culture of the Gool region.