Petroglyphs Collection (#3)

Libya, Fezzan, Messak Settafet. A petroglyph of felines, known as the dancing cats -stands by a ledge high above Wadi Mathendusch

NORWAY. Begby. Boats (1000 BC. ). Bronze Age
NORWAY. Begby. Boats (1000 BC.). Bronze Age

Petroglyph, Alabama Hills, Inyo National Forest, California, United States of America, North America

NORWAY. Begby. Zoomorphic figures (1000 BC). Bronze Age. Cave

Ancient rock engravings, Twyfelfontein, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Namibia, Africa

La Piedra Pintada petroglyphs, El Valle de Anton, Panama, Central America

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. USA. Petroglyphs and brittlebush in bloom in Grapevine Canyon. Bridge Canyon Wilderness. Mojave Desert

Petroglyphs, Qobustan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Azerbaijan

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

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Petroglyphs Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument. Utah, USA. Date:

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Petroglyphs Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument. Utah, USA. Date:

Circular motif petroglyph on rock at Finca Magadalena in the east, Volcan Maderas, Omotepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Central America

Abstract curvilinear motif petroglyph on rock at Finca Magadalena, Volcan Maderas, Omotepe Island, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Central America

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Petroglyphs of the god Make Make. Make Make was the centre of a solar cult. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs of Papa Tataku Poke, representing Tangata Manus, birdmen. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Petroglyphs at Mata Ngarau, on ridge between a 300-metre drop into the ocean and a deep crater, site of Birdman cult festivities. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Aboriginal petroglyphs (probably over 4000 years old) Date:

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Petroglyphs etched by Fremont Indians in sandstone cliff, Date:

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Native American Petroglyphs - Bighorn / Big-Horn sheep pierced by arrows, on basalt. Examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art, prehistoric. Date:

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Native American Petroglyphs - Bighorn / Big-horn Sheep pierced by arrows, on basalt. Examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art, prehistoric. Sacramento Mountains beyond. Date:

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Newspaper Rock petroglyphs Date:

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Newspaper Rock petroglyphs Date:

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Australia - Aboriginal Rock carvings Date:

Petroglyphs near the Kohta Circus petroglyph panel, Gold Butte, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Prehistoric and historic Native American petroglyphs, Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Utah, U. S. A. September
Prehistoric and historic Native American petroglyphs, Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Utah, U.S.A. September

Rock painting, Algerian Sahara C014 / 1635
Rock painting, Algerian Sahara. The variation in climate in North Africa over the past 12, 000 years has had a profound effect on human occupation and subsistence

Rock painting, Algerian Sahara C014 / 1624
Rock painting, Algerian Sahara. The variation in climate in North Africa over the past 12, 000 years has had a profound effect on human occupation and subsistence

Petroglyphs, South Africa
Petroglyphs. San (bushman) paintings on a rock in the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa. The San are indigenous people of southern Africa that span areas of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho

Abstract pre-Columbian rock painting C013 / 5026
Abstract pre-Columbian rock painting. The pre-Columbian era refers to all civilisations in the Americas prior to the conquests or declines that followed contact being made between the New World

Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

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

Ute Rock Art, Native American petroglyphs in sandstone rock, showing stylized horse and rider surrounded by bighorn sheep, carved between AD 1650 and 1850

NORWAY. FINNMARK. Alta Petroglyphs. Rock n. 3
NORWAY. FINNMARK. Alta Petroglyphs. Rock n.3. Scene of taming reindeers. Neolithic art. Cave

CHILE. VALPARAISO. Petroglyphs depicting the bird man and the creator god Makemake, near the Orongo cave, ceremonial place. Petroglyph

NORWAY. FINNMARK. Petroglyphs of Alta. Rock No. 7. Neolithic art. Cave

NORWAY. FINNMARK. Alta Petroglyphs. Scene of reindeer taming. Conducting the cattle. Neolithic art. Cave

SWEDEN. Tanum. Petroglyphs of Tanum. Litsleby rock. Sailing scene. Bronze Age. Cave; Petroglyph

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Petroglyphs, also known as ancient Indian rock art, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural history of various civilizations. One such remarkable site is Newspaper Rock, located near The Needles section of Canyonlands National Park in Utah, United States of America. Carved on red sandstone by scratching, these Indian petroglyphs tell stories that have withstood the test of time. Another noteworthy location showcasing petroglyphs is Parowan Gap in Iron County, Utah. This area boasts Ute Rock Art, where intricate designs are etched onto the rocks near Wolfe Ranch in Arches National Park. These petroglyphs serve as a testament to the artistic prowess and spiritual beliefs of indigenous communities. Capitol Reef National Park is home to yet another collection of captivating petroglyphs. Here, visitors can marvel at rock engravings that date back centuries and provide insights into ancient cultures' way of life. Traveling across continents brings us to Twyfelfontein in Namibia. Amongst its breathtaking landscapes lies an array of rock engravings dating from -5600 BC to 2500 BC. These masterpieces showcase the creativity and symbolism embedded within this remote region's past. In North America once again, we encounter Anasazi Indians' legacy through their sandstone carvings around 500 AD. The attention to detail and precision exhibited by these artists highlight their deep connection with nature and spirituality. Arches National Park presents us with another stunning example; detailed petroglyphs adorn rocky faces here too. Each stroke tells a story or conveys a message passed down through generations. Venturing further eastward takes us to Papa Tataku Poki nearby Tongariki within Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island—a place renowned for its mysterious moai statues but also home to intriguing petroglyphs that add depth to this island's enigmatic history.