Petroglyph Collection (#6)

Azerbaijan, Qobustan. Petroglyphs of people carved into a stone at Gobustan National Park

Georgia, Uplistsikhe. A face carved into a stone wall

Africa, Namibia, Twyfwlfontein. Ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Africa, Namibia, Twyfelfontein. Ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Petroglyphs in Papa Vaka, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island, Chile, South America

PAIUTE PAINTER, c1924. A Paiute Native American man painting on a boulder. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

Star trails at an ancient petroglyph site near Bishop, California

Boats (rock painting)
XIR244177 Boats (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Male figure with the sun (rock painting)
XIR229354 Male figure with the sun (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; (add.info.: homme tenant une grosse boule; ); out of copyright

Figures and animals around a sun (rock painting)
XSP227755 Figures and animals around a sun (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Hunting scene (rock painting)
XSP227753 Hunting scene (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Boat (rock painting)
XSP227749 Boat (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Idol couple (rock carving)
XIR177554 Idol couple (rock carving) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Boat and deer hunting scenes (rock carving)
XIR176067 Boat and deer hunting scenes (rock carving) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Hunting scenes (rock painting)
XIR176065 Hunting scenes (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Magic scenes (rock painting)
XIR154163 Magic scenes (rock painting) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Ships and their crews (rock carving)
BAL130508 Ships and their crews (rock carving) by Protohistoric; Vitlycke Museum, Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden; out of copyright

Inscription Rock, near the Pueblo of Zuni, from Our Whole Country: The Past
BAL124932 Inscription Rock, near the Pueblo of Zuni, from Our Whole Country: The Past and Present of the United States, Historical and Descriptive, by John Warren Barber and Henry Hare

Petroglyphs at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, Three Rivers, New Mexico USA

USA, New Mexico, Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. Petroglyph etchings on rocks. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Bushman rock carving of a Gemsbok or Gemsbuck (Oryx gazella), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Bushman rock carvings, Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Rock engravings in the Wadi Mathendous, giraffe, Wadi Barjuj, stone desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Rock engravings in the Wadi Mathendous, elephant, Wadi Barjuj, stone desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Rock engravings in the Wadi Mathendous, hunter with bow and arrow, Wadi Barjuj, stone desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Stone engravings in stone desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa

Stone engravings in the Libyan stone desert, elephants, Tassili Maridet, Libya, Sahara, North Africa

Rock carvings of the San people, Damaraland, Kunene Region, Namibia

Petroglyphs at Suns Eye, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Monument Valley, Utah, United States of America, North America

Fremont petroglyphs, Capitol Reef National Park, Fruita, Utah, United States of America, North America

Picture No. 11066869
Petroglyphs Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument. Utah, USA. Date:

Picture No. 11066868
Petroglyphs Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument. Utah, USA. Date:

NEWSPAPER ROCK STATE PARK, UTAH. USA. Detail, Indian petroglyphs on protected cliff face known as Newpaper Rock. Indian Canyon near Canyonlands National Park. Colorado Plateau

Petroglyphs -- Native American rock art on cliffs along Colorado River near Moab, UT

NA, Utah, Moab
Utah, Moab

Great Gallery Close-up of large figure pictographs, Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park

Petroglyphs NM, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Petroglyphs, Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico, USA

Pictograph near Penasco Blanco ruin in Chaco Canyon N. M. thought to represent A
Pictograph near Penasco Blanco ruin in Chaco Canyon N.M. thought to represent A.D.1054 Super Nova

New Mexico: Chaco Canyon, Anasazi Una Vida ruin petroglyphs, October

Pictographs at Pictograph State Park in Billings Montana

Petroglyphs, probably made by Anasazi, in the Wupatki National Monument near the Grand Canyon in northeastern Arizona, USA

Pictograph apparently of Spanish Conquistador, horse and shield

Horseshoe Shelter Close-up, mixed pictograph figures, Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park

Big Island, Hawaii. Petroglyphs, Big Island Hawaii

USA, California, Bishop. Great Basin curvilinear abstract-style petroglyphs. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

South America, Chile, Arica. Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Geoglyphs (art made of stones), 800 year old rock art of animals & geometric patterns

Petroglyphs at Writing on Stone Provincial Park in Alberta Canada

Indian petroglyphs at Stonefield Estate, St Lucia, Caribbean

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Discover the ancient art of petroglyphs, etched into the rugged landscapes of Utah's Wellington and Nine-mile Canyon. Journey through time as you explore the mesmerizing Great Hunt Petroglyphs at Cottonwood Canyon, where intricate carvings depict scenes from a bygone era. Marvel at the exquisite details of the Great Gallery in Horseshoe Canyon, nestled within the majestic beauty of Canyonlands National Park. Immerse yourself in Ute Rock Art near Wolfe Ranch in Arches National Park, where petroglyphs tell stories of indigenous cultures that have long called this land home. Travel across continents to South Africa's Ladybrand region, where rock paintings created by San Bushmen stand as a testament to their rich heritage. Embark on an adventure to Egypt's Abu Simbel and witness the illuminated facade of Queen Nefertari's Small Temple of Hathor. Feel awe-struck as you encounter petroglyphs scattered throughout Nevada's Gold Butte, showcasing depictions ranging from bighorn sheep to geometric patterns. Delve into history at Giants Castle World Heritage site in South Africa's Drakensberg Mountains, where Main Cave-San Rock Art offers glimpses into ancient traditions and beliefs. Explore Capitol Reef National Park and uncover Native American Indian Fremont Petroglyphs adorning Sandstone Mountain. Uncover enigmatic wonders at Mystery Valley Petroglyph Monument Valley in Arizona, USA - each carving shrouded with intrigue waiting for your interpretation. Encounter a thunderbird petroglyph near Albuquerque, New Mexico; its presence evoking both reverence and wonder. Finally, journey to Twyfelfontein in Namibia and marvel at rock engravings dating back thousands of years - silent witnesses to humanity’s early existence on Earth. These petroglyph sites across diverse corners of our planet serve as windows into our shared past – testaments to human creativity and connection transcending time itself.