1. Petroglyph - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia petroglyphs are images created by removing part of a rock surfaces by incising, pecking, carving, and abrading. Outside North America, scholars often use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroglyph

Petroglyph From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For other uses, see Petroglyph (disambiguation) Petroglyphs on Newspaper Rock at Canyon Lands National Park, south of Moab, south eastern Utah, USA Rock carving known as "Meercatze" (named by archaeologist Leo Frobenius), rampant lionesses in Wadi Methkandoush , Mesak Settafet region of Libya. Petroglyphs are images created by removing part of a rock surfaces by incising, pecking, carving, and abrading. Outside North America, scholars often use terms such as "carving", "engraving", or other descriptions of technique to refer to such images. Petroglyphs are found world-wide, and are often (but not always) associated with prehistoric peoples. The word comes from the Greek words petros meaning "stone" and glyphein meaning "to carve" (it was originally coined in French as p©troglyphe The term petroglyph should not be confused with pictograph , which is an image drawn or painted on a rock face. Both types of image belong to the wider and more general category of rock art Petroforms , or patterns and shapes made by many large rocks and boulders over the ground, are also quite different.

2. Petroglyphs, Pictographs And Rock Art Features captioned photographs and articles about rock art petroglyphs and pictographs. Mostly lesser known sites in the California deserts and the adjacent http://www.petroglyphs.us/

PETROGLYPHS.US This site contains captioned rock art pages of mostly lesser known petroglyph and pictograph sites in the California Deserts and adjacent Southwest. Books about Petroglyphs What... Who... Why... Rock Art Etiquette Petroglyph Links ... Rock Art Archives Rock Art Gallery it is a good idea to Bookmark this Page! Fremont- Utah Anasazi- Arizona Desert Culture- California Welcome to PETROGLYPHS.US This site is operated by avocational archaeologist Donald Austin to promote appreciation for prehistoric Native American pictographs and petroglyphs. I believe these ancient sites should be protected from destruction and should be appreciated for the beautiful prehistoric art they represent. The best way to achieve the goal to protect these sites is with the cooperation of an informed and enlightened public. Petroglyphs are also called carved rock, Indian writing, picture writing and rock graphics. The ancient images shown on these pages were created by the Anasazi, Shoshone, Sinagua, Yuman, Kumeyaay, Hohokam, Ute, Fremont, Mohave and Desert Culture people who lived in the prehistoric Southwest and Great Basin. This page contains links to my photographs of rock art. I've put several captioned photos from each site on separate pages for your ease of viewing. Depending on the speed of your computer each page may take a few minutes to download.

3. Petroglyph National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) More than 15000 prehistoric and historic Native American and Hispanic petroglyphs (images carved in rock) stretch 17miles along Albuquerque s West Mesa http://www.nps.gov/petr/

var gMenuControlID=0; var menus_included = 0; var jsPageAuthorMode = 0; var jsSessionPreviewON = 1; var jsDlgLoader = '/petr/loader.cfm'; var jsSiteID = 1; var jsSubSiteID = 1112; var kurrentPageID = 26774; var gShowKeywords = 0; var gHaveKeywords = 0; var js_userID=0; document.CS_StaticURL = "http://www.nps.gov/"; document.CS_DynamicURL = "http://www.nps.gov/"; Search this park Search nps.gov var isStandard = 1; var hasChildren = 0; Skip Navigation PARK HOME PLAN YOUR VISIT FOR TEACHERS ... Contact Us view map text size: printer friendly QUICKLINKS: Directions Things To Do Centennial Initiative 2016 Welcome to Petroglyph National Monument Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including volcanos, archeological sites and an estimated 20,000 carved images. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex. These images are inseparable from the cultural landscape, the spirits of the people who created, and who appreciate them. Visitor Center: Petroglyph National Monument's Visitor Center was once the home of an extraordinary lady. Dr. Sophie Aberle was the first practicing applied anthropologist in the United States. She was known as "Measuring Lady" by the Native Americans she worked with. Her research focused mainly on women's lives at the pueblos, including pregnancy, child birth, child care, diet and healing. Because of her position as Superintendent of the United Pueblo's Agency, she was able to implement practices which led to better conditions in the pueblos.

4. Petroglyphs Pictographs Cave Paintings Geoglyphs - Crystalinks petroglyphs are images incised in rock, usually by prehistoric, especially Neolithic, peoples. They were an important form of prewriting symbols, http://www.crystalinks.com/petroglyphs.html

Petroglyphs - Pictographs - Cave Paintings - Geoglyphs Petroglyphs - Rock Art Petroglyphs are images incised in rock, usually by prehistoric, especially Neolithic, peoples. They were an important form of pre-writing symbols, used in communication from approximately 10,000 B.C.E. to modern times, depending on culture and location. The word comes from the Greek words petros meaning "stone" and glyphein meaning "to carve" (it was originally coined in French as pétroglyphe). The term 'petroglyph' should not be confused with pictograph, which is an image drawn or painted on a rock face, both of which contribute to the wider and more general category of rock art. Petroforms, or patterns and shapes made by many large rocks and boulders in rows over the ground, are also quite different. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. Around 7,000 to 9,000 years ago, other writing systems such as pictographs and ideograms began to appear. Petroglyphs were still common though, and some less advanced societies continued using them much longer, even until contact with Western culture was made in the 20th century. Petroglyphs have been found in all parts of the globe except Antarctica with highest concentrations in parts of Africa, Scandinavia, Siberia, southwestern North America and Australia. Interpretation These images probably had deep cultural and religious significance for the societies that created them; in many cases this significance remains for their descendants. Many petroglyphs are thought to represent some kind of not-yet-fully understood symbolic or ritual language. Later glyphs from the Nordic Bronze Age in Scandinavia seem to refer to some form of territorial boundary between tribes, in addition to possible religious meanings. It also appears that local or regional dialects from similar or neighboring peoples exist. The Siberian inscriptions almost look like some early form of runes, although there is not thought to be any relationship between them. They are not yet well understood.

5. Petroglyphs Native American, Mojave Desert rock art. Photos of Petroglyph sites throughout the Mojave. http://digital-desert.com/petroglyphs/

Petroglyphs top mojave features ... Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs - Lake Mead NRA East Mojave Mojave Preserve Petroglyph Site #1 Mojave Preserve East Mojave ... North Mojave Desert also see... Indian Villages Tomo Kahni West Mojave Winter Home of Kawaiisu Indians ROCK ART Rock art comes in two varieties, petroglyphs and pictographs. The difference between the two types is the manner in which they were made. Petroglyphs were pecked into the surface of the rock. Pictographs were painted on the rock. A coating of dark "desert varnish" on lighter sandstone provides the perfect medium for petroglyphs, which are the most common of the two types of rock art found. Rock art is both enduring and fragile. It has lasted hundreds of years; yet many panels have been recently defaced by graffiti. Climbing on panels can also damage the art, as can attempts to embellish the petroglyphs for photographic purposes. These practices are destructive and should not be done. More about Petroglyphs in the Mojave Desert First Inhabitants Rock Art Meaning of Rock Art Animal Figures ... Log Cabin Furnishings Lodgepole Pine Log Furniture Victorville - Hesperia ~ HOMES FOR SALE ~ New Life Financial Services Realty Abraxas Engineering privacy - DO NOT LINK TO THESE IMAGES FROM WEB PAGES, FORUMS OR BLOGS -

6. PETROGLYPHS Thousands of petroglyphs (rock carvings) can be found on Easter Island. Many represent animals, notably birds or anthropomorphic birdmen. http://www.netaxs.com/~trance/petro.html

PETROGLYPHS Petroglyphs at Orongo Thousands of petroglyphs (rock carvings) can be found on Easter Island. Many represent animals, notably birds or anthropomorphic birdmen. After the demise of the statue building, in the last days before the invasion by Peruvian slave traders, there arose a cult of the Birdman (Tangata Manu). The birdman was seen as the representative on earth of the creator god Makemake, and eventually, this cult surpassed the traditional power of the king ( ariki Once a year, representatives from each clan would gather at the ceremonial village of Orongo , and swim to Motu Nui, a nearby Islet to search for the egg of the Sooty Tern. On his return, the competitor presented the egg to his representative who was then invested with the title of Tangata Manu . He then went down to Mataveri and from there was led in procession to the southwest exterior slope of Rano Raraku, where he remained in seclusion for a year. The Birdman ritual was still in existence when Europeans arrived on Easter Island - therefore historically documented. It was also featured quite prominently in

7. Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, NM (DesertUSA) Three Rivers petroglyphs Site is one of the few locations in the Southwest set aside solely because of its rock art. The number and concentration of http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/mar/poi/du_3rivers.html

DesertUSA Quick Links Home Animals Community Deserts ... Wildflowers 2008 Community DesertUSA Blog Forums Desert Talk Readers' Stories ... Reservations General Info. About DUSA Advertising Contact Us Three Rivers Petroglyph Site County Road B-30 Three Rivers, New Mexico Description The Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site is one of the few locations in the Southwest set aside solely because of its rock art. It is also one of the few sites giving visitors such direct access to petroglyphs. The number and concentration of petroglyphs here make it one of the largest and most interesting petroglyph sites in the Desert Southwest. More than 21,000 glyphs of birds, humans, animals, fish, insects and plants, as well as numerous geometric and abstract designs are scattered over 50 acres of New Mexico's northern Chihuahuan Desert. Most of the petroglyphs here decorate a long, basalt ridge rising from the upper Tularosa Basin at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. Petroglyphs at Three Rivers were created by Jornada Mogollon people between about 900 and 1400 AD. A short interpretative trail 200 yards south of the petroglyphs leads to the remains of the Mogollon village, whose inhabitants were likely responsible for the petroglyphs. The site, which was partially excavated in 1976, was occupied for about 400 years. Foundations of three types of prehistoric buildings can be seen here. The one-mile, round-trip trail along the ridge winds through thousands of petroglyphs created over a period of a few hundred years. Trail markers, which correspond to the trail guide provided upon admission, indicate petroglyphs of particular interest along this somewhat rugged route.

8. Southwest Decor Petroglyphs In Carved Stone And Glassware Mugs Southwest rock art petroglyphs carved into stone for wall hangings or shelf display and into glassware mugs. http://www.sandcarveddesigns.com/

Southwest Decor Petroglyphs Sand Carved Designs SITE MAP Products Mimbres Art Petroglyphs Unframed Petroglyphs ... Awards Information What are Petroglyphs? About Us Upcoming Shows ... Ordering Information HOME Sand Carved Designs makes southwest decor art products for you. We make accurate and detailed replicas of actual southwest petroglyphs carved into stone framed for hanging on your walls and into unframed stone for display on your shelf, desk or floor. We also carve some these same petroglyph images into glassware mugs for your everyday use. Petroglyphs Unframed Hawaiian Petroglyphs ... Glassware Click on the links below the pictures to view that product line Petroglyphs Framed NEW Petroglyph Clock Mimbres Art Rock Art ... Custom Awards About us and why we promote southwest decor petroglyphs for your home and office. We believe rock art sites should be protected from destruction and be appreciated for the beautiful prehistoric art they represent. Sand Carved Designs was founded to make detailed petroglyph replicas available to people who have not had the opportunity to visit rock art sites, as well as people who have visited and want something more substantial than a photograph as a remembrance. We believe petroglyph images carved in stone and displayed where they can be seen and enjoyed everyday will help to cultivate an atmosphere of appreciation for prehistoric Native American art. Petroglyphs are carved one at a time from photographs of taken at various rock art sites. The stone is selected for aesthetic attributes of color, texture and contrast. All work including framing or mounting is done by the artist.

9. Petroglyphs petroglyphs are pictures carved into living stone. They are one of the oldest forms of human expression. Hawaiian petroglyphs are usually found in special http://www.kahiko.com/petroglyph.htm

Home Jewelry Galleries Petroglyphs ... Links Petroglyphs are pictures carved into living stone. They are one of the oldest forms of human expression. Hawaiian petroglyphs are usually found in special sites that have been added to over hundreds of years. These figures can still be seen in the lava fields of these islands where they were carved by the original Hawaiian artists. Click on a petroglyph to learn more about it.

10. PETroglyphs -- New Mexico's Animal Information Resource petroglyphs New Mexico s resource for animal lovers. http://www.petroglyphsnm.org/

Welcome to the PET roglyphs N ew M exico website! ~A Voice for the Voiceless~ CONGRATULATIONS, UNO America's #1 Dog Uno, a 15-inch Beagle enters the arena with handler Aaron Wilkerson before winning Best in Show at the 132nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden February 12, 2008 in New York City. Over 2,600 dogs were entered in the show. (Chris McGrath, Getty Images / February 12, 2008) URGENT!! URGENT!! Bridging The Worlds needs assistance re-homing the dogs in their care. Due to the illness of their leader's husband, the dogs are being taken by New Mexico Animal Friends (NMAF). This means NMAF will need many people who are able to foster a dog or more than one. There are 30 dogs involved. This is an urgent situation. If you can help in any way, please contact Elaine Price the foster coordinator for NMAF. You can contact her through www.nmaf.org or by calling 505-232-4719. You can also call the NMAF office at 505- 881-7297. Dog Fighters Indicted: Big Win for AG’s Animal Cruelty Taskforce (ACT) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

11. Minnesota Historic Sites: Jeffers Petroglyphs Minnesota Historical Society provides brief description, color photo, map and driving directions, and visitor center hours. http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jp/

Sitemap Membership eCards Shop ... Historic Sites Amid the prairie grasses are islands The most common technique of dating the glyphs is identifying the items depicted, then relating them to peoples of a particular time period. By this technique, they appear to range from 3000 B.C. to A.D. 1750. Visit Jeffers Visitor Center: Start your visit to Jeffers Petroglyphs at the visitor center with exhibits, a multimedia presentation, gift store, restrooms and drinking fountain. Trails: View the glyphs on a half-mile (round trip) trail. Continue on through the restored and natural prairie for a 1.25 mile (round trip) hike. Glyphs: Walk out to see the glyphs on the rock. Interpreters are available to help you see the carvings. Programs: Every weekday at 2 p.m. Each week has a different program, ranging from throwing the atlatl to a prairie hike. Call for the current program. Jeffers Petroglyphs wins National Award: The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented the Minnesota Historical Society its prestigious Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites for the Society’s work on the preservation and interpretation of Jeffers Petroglyphs... more...

12. Petroglyph Definitions This page defines some of the common terms used in discussing petroglyphs and rockart. Photographic examples are used to augment the descriptions; http://www.wcp-nm.com/rockart/glyphs03.htm

Home Petroglyphs Introduction Site details Petroglyph terminology Protect our petroglyphs Symbolisms How old are petroglyphs? Petroglyph photo album Petroglyph Terminology If you're new to rock art and petroglyphs, you'll undoubtedly run across a few terms that you're unfamiliar with. Several of these terms will be used here too. To refresh those who are already aquainted with rock art terminology and, to enlighten others who are not familiar with them. Here are some of the basics: Petroglyph - greek: petro meaning rock, and glyph meaning drawing or engraving. Anthropomorphism - the attributing of human shape or characteristics to gods, objects, animals, etc. Example of petroglyphs commonly referred to as anthropomorph(s) . This particular sample of petroglyph - photo taken at the North site - is also interpreted by some anthropologists as a frog, toad, or lizard. Pecking - (or small peck) used to describe a method used to create a petroglyph. Whereby a tool, such as a sharp pointed rock, was utilized in a percussive manner, to hit the rock and carve the drawing. The tool may have been used alone or with a "hammerstone" to peck the bearing surface. Petroglyphs made in this manner have a rough, pitted surface. All petroglyphs observed at the site locations here appear to be made by the small peck method. Ram or deer with special powers?

13. Electric Petroglyphs Home About Services Hardware Software Contact Links . © 2000 Electric petroglyphs web design by chew. http://www.petroglyphs.com/

E-lec-tric (i.lek'trc) adj. . With electrons. . Exciting Pet-ro-glyphs (pet'ro.glifs) noun. . Ancient Hawaiian rock writing, very permanent and reliable. Solutions Integration We know that in today's fast paced and sometimes overwhelming world it is nice to find an Oasis. Here at EPI our goal is not to drown you in a sea of complex technology, but rather to stand by your side and provide that comfort factor that can give you that Oasis. We regard ourselves as a 'Solutions Integrator', not just a systems integrator. With knowledgeable staff in each of the disciplines that it takes to assemble a Solutions based answer for our clients, we are able to provide a complete solution, drawing on technology and knowledge of business for the best mix to fit your needs, not ours! For this reason, we stay focused on the skills and technology that serve the interests of our business clients. Our services and skills allow us to provide a single point of support and service. Since our focus is on your need for a solution, we can evaluate that need and design a complete package of technology, services and support to meet your mission critical goal! Home About Services Contact © 2000 Electric Petroglyphs web design by chew

14. MHAL - Sanilac Petroglyphs, Bad Axe History Arts Libraries Sanilac petroglyphs, Bad Axe. http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18612---,00.html

Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site. Skip Navigation Michigan.gov Home HAL Home Site Map ... FAQ document.form2.SearchCriteria.size=18; Michigan Historical Museum System Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, Roscommon Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace ... Maritime Tours Printer Friendly Text Version Email Page About the Sanilac Petroglyphs, Bad Axe Rock carvings, known as petroglyphs, etched into a sandstone outcrop are a mystery. Yet they give us a glimpse into the lives of early Native American artists. Add us to your online favorites: www.michigan.gov/sanilacpetroglyphs Sanilac Petroglyphs Visitor Information Find season dates and hours, location, accessibility and other information that will help you plan your visit to the Sanilac Petroglyphs. Sanilac Petroglyphs Area Information You might also enjoy visiting these attractions when you come to the Sanilac Petroglyphs. HAL QUICK LINKS SITE INDEX Public Hours ANSWER Library Catalog Ask a Librarian ... Shortcuts to HAL Web content More Special Links Support our Troops Maritime Tours Michigan.gov Home

15. Petroglyphs And Early Astronomy astronomical subjects. petroglyphs at Pony Hill and Frying Pan Canyon petroglyphs below the lower Gila Box petroglyphs at Three Rivers near Tularosa. http://nfo.edu/petroglyphs.html

The Petroglyphs in this area date from 200 to 1200 AD with a peak at 1050. Some of them have distinctive astronomical subjects. Petroglyphs at Pony Hill and Frying Pan Canyon Petroglyphs below the lower Gila Box Petroglyphs above the lower Gila Box Petroglyphs at Three Rivers near Tularosa

16. Olowalu Petroglyphs, Maui One of the petroglyphs show several figures grouped together and are thought to depict a family. The human figures with large bodies are probably the Ali i http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/sites_to_see/OlowaluPetroglyphs.htm

off Highway 30, North Maui Other Sites to See... BOTANICAL GARDENS Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens HISTORICAL SITES Ahihi Kinau Bay and Nature Preserve Baily House Museum Bellstone Black Rock Oneuli Beach and Red Hill Area Charles Lindburg Grave Dragons Teeth Halekii and Pihana Heiau Hana Cross Iao Valley Needle Kaulanapueo Church Kaupo Store Keawalai Church La Perouse Bay Makena Landing Maui Arts and Cultural Center Mokulua Church Oheo Pools Seven Sacred Pools Olowalu Petroglyphs Waianapanapa Caves LANDMARKS Alaalaula Bridge and Stream Black Rock Oneuli Beach and Red Hill Area Dragons Teeth Haleakala Crater Iao Valley Needle Kahakuloa Head Kanaha Pond Kihei Boat Landing Lahaina Town McGregor Point Light Beacon Nakalele Blow Hole Nakalele Point and Lookout Oheo Pools Seven Sacred Pools Old Kahakuloa Village MUSEUMS Baily House Museum Humpback Whale Museum Maui Arts and Cultural Center Sugar Museum WATERFALLS Alaalaula Bridge and Stream Blue Angle Falls Haipuaena Falls Hanawi Falls Lower Makamakaole Falls Lower Puohokamoa Falls Makapipi Falls Oheo Pools Seven Sacred Pools Paihi Roadside Waterfall Puaa Luu Falls Three Bears and Waikani Falls

17. Petroglyph Tour Wall of petroglyphs located at Petroglyph Point at Lava Bed National Monument, California. Ancient Americans camped overlooking Tule Lake and distant sacred http://www.jimpowers.com/petro.htm

A Virtual Tour of Southwest American Desert Petroglyphs .....Click on the Picture at the Right to Start the Tour..... Start of Tour Petroglyphs are mysterious artifacts of the American Southwest. Strange Figures These rocks have a long and mysterious history. Pit and Groove Petroglyphs pre-date Egyptian pyramids "Desert Varnish" is the primary method for dating petroglyphs. Great Basin Curvilinear are often associated with hunting areas. This example is etched into sandstone at Hickison Pass, Nevada. Wall of Petroglyphs located at Petroglyph Point at Lava Bed National Monument, California. Ancient Americans camped overlooking Tule Lake and distant sacred Mount Shasta. Petroglyph Example of Great Basin Curvilinear (ca 2-3000 yrs bp) at a site near Fallon Nevada. Abstract form defies analysis. Great Basin Curvilinear Petroglyph (ca 2-3000 yrs bp) near Fallon, Nevada. Circles and connecting lines in a balanced and aesthetic icon are characteristic of this style of petroglyph. More than just graffitti. This example of Great Basin Curvilinear (ca 2-3000 yrs bp) is etched in desert near Fallon Nevada. Circles and lines do not reveal much about the meaning or purpose of this petroglyph. Modern Petroglyphs often depict animals and people, as well as elaborate designs. These petroglyphs are less than 2000 years old.

18. Rock Art In The Alps - Valcamonica Rock Art s of sites and......Footsteps of Man Archaeological Society is investigating prehistoric petrogyphs in the Alps. Clickable map leads to images. http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/2384/

Rupestre.net Rock Art records Rock Art in the Alps Valcamonica Rock Art in italiano Valcamonica is a valley in the Italian central Alps, almost two hours by car from Milan. Its name took origin from a pre-Indo-European people named Camunni , conquered by Rome in 16 BC. Hundreds of thousands of figures are present in Valcamonica Rock Art, one of the richest open-air engraved areas in Europe. Here you can take a virtual visit to Valcamonica: you can start by taking a look to some figures and scenes , then to the most important sites , soon after trying to understand the different prehistoric phases and styles. And more many detailed records are available from the euroPreArt database. Finally some notes about Naquane , the astonishing National Park Valcamonica Rock Art sites Valcamonica Rock Art periods Naquane national park ... Warriors and Iron Age duels in Valcamonica rock art (Tracce photogallery) 50 Valcamonica Rock Art records from the EuroPreArt database Browse, choose and click

19. Native American Rock Art Of The Southwestern United States Native American Indian Rock Art of the Southwestern United States. http://www.indra.com/~dheyser/rockart.html

Native American Rock Art of the Southwestern United States This educational site features Native American rock art as works of art. For scholarly analysis of these images and their archaeological context please refer to the works of Polly Schaafsma, Sally J. Cole, and others. For more rock art images see my new educational site: www.singingdesert.com Doak Heyser

20. Thermopolis - Petroglyphs Entry gate to Legend Rock petroglyphs Don t forget to get the key at the State Bath House before driving the 28 miles (or you may have to walk the last 1/2 http://thermopolis.com/Attractions/Petroglyphs.htm

switch Thermopolis, WY 82443 Email Us About Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce Request Info ... Annual Events Petroglyphs Hot Springs State Park Wind River Canyon Dinosaur Center Museums ... Trail Rides Legend Rock - Hot Springs Country State Historic Site Entry gate to Legend Rock Petroglyphs: State Park Office: (307) 864-2176 State Bath House: (307) 864-3765 Directions Locked Entry Gate - This is the padlocked gate. If you want to drive the last half mile, you will need a key. You can get the key at the Hot Springs State Park office or at the State Bath House if no one is at the park office. The parking lot and bathrooms are about a half mile from this gate. As you go down this road to the parking area, you will be on top of the cliffs where the Petroglyphs are located. Once you get to the parking area you can walk back, to your right, below the road to locate the beginning of the petroglyphs. There is a metal pole and sign marking the approximate start of the figures. About Legend Rock Site Prehistoric rock art is basically still a mystery to all who see it. The field of rock art study has been dominated by non-scientists. Solidly researched books and papers written by qualified archaeological researchers well-versed in scientific analytical methods are rare. Part of the problem is that the rock art cannot be dated unless the petroglyph goes below the surface and there is a charcoal layer, which can be dated, covering the bottom part of the rock art. There are some very interesting scientific dating techniques being worked on by archaeologists at this time. This is very exciting and more scientists are taking a hard look at what can be learned by studying rock art.

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