These petroglyphs, pecked into these rocks allow a glimpse of the life and world of the people who farmed the Puerco River Valley 650 to 2,000 years ago. More than 650 rock art designs–the largest concentration of petroglyphs in Petrified Forest National Park — adorn the boulders that tumbled to rest below the cliffs above.
What do the petroglyphs mean? No one knows for sure. Petroglyph styles change over time, but their meaning remains a mystery. Even so, petroglyphs provide a valuable resource for studying past cultures.
The great variety of petroglyphs on Newspaper Rock includes human and animal like figures, spiritual figures, hands and tracks, and geometrics.
Arizona – Newspaper Rock Images
Arizona – Newspaper Rock Historical Images
Arizona – Newspaper Rock Detailed Images
It’s interesting how civilisations through the ages have found ways to communicate. This reminds me a little bit of Aboriginal rock art in Australia, different but communicating about daily life many thousands of years ago.
You are correct. The need to communicate in every civilization and culture is paramount as evidenced by such petroglyphs throughout the world.
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Amazing. I love ancient history like this. Thanks for sharing it.
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Amazing and another reason why I love rocks. Great photos.
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