Ghārā-Tepe I, one of the largest and most important sites, is located on a metamorphosed dolomite stone outcrop about six kilometers west of Howz-Māhy (Figure 2). This stone hill is known as Ghārā-Tepe, which in the local dialect means "the murky hill", because from afar, the massive stone appears dark and murky. The site consists of more than twenty panels with a variety of carvings, including animals, humans, as well as geometric shapes. A number of ambiguous animal-like figures can also be seen at this site. The majority of the petroglyphs represent ibexes. From the prehistoric to the historical period, the depiction of ibexes in the ancient art of Iran can be found on many artifacts, involving a variety of meanings, of which the most common concerns prowess, which is seen as a symbol of masculinity, power, abundance, fertility and long life [14]. It seems, however, that some of the engravings have been added to the site by local inhabitants over recent years. When considered as a whole, nine of the engravings stand out from the rest due to certain characteristics of the motifs. The first scene comes from the southern zone of the site, where the majority of the more significant engravings are to be found. The first panel contains two animal-like shapes, including an ibex and an indistinguishable zoomorph (Figure 3).

Most of the ibexes depicted at this site seem to be male, as they are depicted with an upwards tail, which, in ibexes, is a masculine behavioral gesture of the mating season when copulation with females takes place [15]. The next panel, number two (Figure 4), consists of a geometric image, ibexes and an unknown animal. The patination and style of the geometric motif is similar to that employed in the adjacent ibex and, therefore, may be relevant to it conceptually. This geometric marking has also been found in the rock art of the Barzgale region [16] in the west of Esfahan province. Interestingly, in Barzgale the depiction is also accompanied by an ibex, which reinforces the possibility of a conceptual relation between the two motifs (Figure 7). This geometric form also occurs on other panels, such as panels three and four (Figure 5 and Figure 6), as well as panel eight. Panel five and six also include geometric markings (Figure 8 and Figure 9).

Panel 7 depicts a hunting theme, including an ibex in the middle of a scene situated between two human-like shapes, where one seems to be a hunter (Figure 10). Panel eight shows a scene consisting of a dog, an ibex, a wild creature that looks like a hyena (which, even nowadays, can be found in this area), a human shape and geometric markings.

The last scene includes many different depictions, especially ibexes. The most important phenomenon of this panel is a cupule-like feature (Figure 11) that, due to patination, seems to be more ancient than the other depictions. Due to the evidence from the percussion activity, metal tools were probably used to create this feature. The ibexes, deer and an ambiguous shape (which resembles a scorpion) constitute the other engravings. Interestingly, there is much graffiti on this panel, which includes dates, indicating that it is no older than three decades. This graffiti may be useful for estimating the dates of petroglyphs through microerosion analysis, which, despite some difficulties, such as required calibration points, etc., is more reliable than most other dating methods [18].

It is interesting to note that in this area, there are many sheepfolds made of rubble of which some are still in use today. Two of these, however, seem to be more ancient and are no longer in use, which are located in the southern and northern sides of the site. It is therefore possible that some of the petroglyphs were engraved by shepherds in recent centuries. While the science of petroglyph dating is still at the development stage and no measurements can be offered for these sites, careful preliminary examination of patination suggests a possible three-fold sequence for the depictions at Ghara-Tepe I. With regard to patination, the depictions at Ghārā-Tepe I can be divided into three different groups. The first group, which seems to be more ancient, can be found on several panels, including numbers 1 and 2, and extending to the geometric marks, which can be found on panels 3, 4, 5 and 6. The style is also different on these panels from the other depictions (see, for example, the depiction of goats in panels 1 and 2). The second group consisting of hunting scenes, etc., may relate to recent Islamic centuries. The third group of depictions seems to be much more recent.

Ghārā-Tepe II consists of a stone outcrop made of metamorphosed dolomite located 300 meters to the south-east of Ghārā-Tepe I (Figure 2). Most of the depictions are similar to those of the previous site and also contain ibexes and another motif that, due to the high impact of weathering, is not clearly distinguishable. This engraving is situated at the side of a pit.

There are also some engraved lines associated with the pit, presumably in order to direct the water into the pit itself, but it seems that several of these lines may have been added to the engravings more recently.

The pool is located in the southwest of Howz-Māhy. As mentioned, although some depictions can be seen on the edge of the pool, they have been vandalized, due to repairs to the pool. The engravings consist of a geometric form, a sword and an ibex. As the stones were laid on the edge of the pool over the past few centuries, presumably the antiquity of the figures also dates back to more recent centuries. In addition, a geometric mark, which is rhombic in shape, can be found on a small overhang that forms the edge of a well located to the side of the pool. This well is one of the sources that supplies water to the pool and flows even in the dry season. In addition, there are two ibexes engraved on the isolated cliffs, located on a projection of the southeast mountains (Figure 2). Finally, one cupule can be seen on a cliff situated in an ancient cemetery in the southeastern hill region (Figure 2). The cemetery is close to a spring, which supplies water required for agricultural purposes.