Pictograph Collection (#6)

Bowl of Zuni corn soup made with ingredients of corn, posole, goat meat, chili pepper, green onion and cilantro. (PR)

USA, Utah, Canyonlands NP. Ancient pictographs of hands. Needles District Peekaboo Trail

Pictograph of the legendary figure called Kokopeli who brought the wooden flute and fertility to the Pueblo Indians

Ancient petroglyphs from the Fremont people on canyon wall at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah

USA, Texas, Seminole Canyon State Historic Park. Close-up of hand-print pictographs in Panther Cave

Utah, Newpaper Rock SP, Newspaper Rock, Petroglyphs on sandstone rock

USA, Utah, Lake Powell. Petroglyphs from the Archaic or Ancestral Pueblo period include humanoid figures

Africa, Botswana, Tsodillo Hills. Bushman paintings

Africa, Botswana, Tsodilo Hills. Ancient Bushman rock art. (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Credit as

Saharan rock art
Saharan rock painting. Rock art depicting human figures, one of which is sitting on a horse, surrounded by a herd of horned animals

Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Libya
Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Acacus, south west Libya, believed to have been painted around 9, 000 years ago. A dead auroch (a now extinct species) is depicted on its back centre left

Pictograph of Horsedrawn Chariot, Libya
Pictograph of a chariot with 2 horses on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. In his Histories (IV. 170) Herodotus states that the chariot was invented in Libya

Pictograph of humans and animals, Libya
Pictographic frieze of humans and animals in the Tin Lebbo area of Wadi Tashwinat, south west Libya made around 9, 000 years ago

Native American anthropomorths. Various images of the human form (anthropomorths) found in Native American rock art. These anthropomorths were found in both petroglyphs (rock carving)

Evolution of cuneiform writing
Evolution of Cuneiform writing from 3000BC to 1000BC. Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system. It began as a pictograph system used by the Summerians and consisted of wedge-shaped characters

USA, Utah, Pictograph Hand-prints on sandstone, Ancient Puebloans, Canyonlands National Park, Meander Canyon, Colorado River

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

Flute player pictograph, Honanki Heritage Site, Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States of America, North America

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"Pictographs: Unveiling Ancient Stories Through Timeless Art" Step into the world of pictographs, where images speak volumes and stories are etched onto rocks and cave walls. From the Lascaux II cave painting replica in France to the Aboriginal Wandjina cave artwork in Western Australia, these visual narratives transcend time and continents. In Canyonlands National Park's Great Gallery Detail, witness the intricate depictions of Horseshoe Canyon that transport you back to a bygone era. The Barrier Style pictographs found in Sego Canyon, Utah showcase the artistic prowess of ancient civilizations from North America. Delve deeper into history as you explore Winter count on buffalo robe litho - an indigenous record-keeping system that captures significant events through symbolic representations. Marvel at the enigmatic Mystery Valley Petroglyph Monument Valley in Arizona, where mysterious carvings leave us pondering their meaning. The sandstone caves at Raft Point reveal mesmerizing Aboriginal Wandjina cave artworks, showcasing rich cultural heritage from Pacific regions. Sitio Barrilles' rock carving takes us to ancient archaeological sites with intriguing symbols waiting to be deciphered. Discover the Aztec Universe through hieroglyphic symbols depicting cosmic movements - a testament to their advanced understanding of celestial bodies. Council Rocks in Arizona's Dragoon Mountains boast Native American pictographs that offer glimpses into tribal traditions and beliefs. Pictographs serve as windows into our past, preserving stories long forgotten by written records. They bridge gaps between cultures and generations while reminding us of our shared human experiences across time and space. Let these captivating images ignite your curiosity about our collective history and inspire awe for those who came before us.