41. Vancouver Island, BC, Petroglyphs And Pictographs - VancouverIsland.com petroglyphs and Pictographs on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia; visit our museums, historic and heritages sites, petroglyphs http://www.vancouverisland.com/005attract/petroglyphs.html

Search Category Attractions Home Maps Accommodation Attractions ... Advertise Petroglyphs Petroglyph on Gabriola Island Photo: M. Guille Rock carvings and paintings are found throughout the inhabited world. In British Columbia alone, over 500 examples of this type of archaeological site have been recorded, more than in any other province in Canada. The rock carvings, or petroglyphs , were made by the aboriginal people of the region by pecking and abrading selected rock surfaces with stone tools. The paintings, or pictographs , were applied to rock with brushes, sticks or fingers. Pigments were usually made from powdered minerals (ochres); haematite and limonite. A binder of animal fat or fish eggs may have been added to make them adhere to the rock surface. The bonding ability and composition of the pigment is such that it easily outlasts the commercial paints of today. Over 90 per cent of all rock paintings are red. Locations for rock art carvings and paintings were carefully chosen. They were places of power or mystery; places where the forces of nature were believed to be especially strong. They are marked by unusual natural features such as waterfalls, rock formations or caves. Nearly all sites are near water and may also be near old village sites or along trails or ancient trade routes.

42. The Sanilac Petroglyphs Photograph and brief description of the sandstone petroglyphs in Bad Axe, Michigan. http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18595_18612-54563--,00.html

43. Petroglyph National Monument - What Are Petroglyphs (U.S. National Park Service) What are petroglyphs and who made them? petroglyphs are rock carvings (rock paintings are called pictographs) made by pecking directly on the rock surface using a stone http://www.nps.gov/petr/historyculture/what.htm

/* Styles generated for CommonSpot elements */ Search this park Search nps.gov Site Index Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us view map text size: printer friendly Petroglyph National Monument What are Petroglyphs and who made them? Petroglyphs are rock carvings (rock paintings are called pictographs) made by pecking directly on the rock surface using a stone chisel and a hammerstone. When the "desert varnish" on the surface of the rock was pecked off, the lighter rock underneath was exposed, creating the petroglyph. Archaeologists have estimated there may be over 25,000 petroglyph images along the 17 miles of escarpment within the monument boundary. It is estimated 90% of the monument's petroglyphs were created by the ancestors of today's Pueblo Indians. Puebloans have lived in the Rio Grande Valley since before 500 A.D., but a population increase around 1300 A.D. resulted in numerous new settlements. It is believed that the majority of the petroglyphs were carved from about 1300 through the late 1680s. The arrival of Spanish people in 1540 had a dramatic impact on the lifestyle of the pueblo people. In 1680 the Pueblo tribes rose up in revolt of Spanish rule, and drove the settlers out of the area and back to El Paso, Texas. In 1692 the Spanish resettled the area. As a result of their return, there was a renewed influence of the Catholic religion, which discouraged participation by the Puebloans in many of their ceremonial practices. As a consequence, many of these practices went underground, and much of the image making by the Puebloans decreased. A small percentage of the petroglyphs found within the park pre-date the Puebloan time period, perhaps reaching as far back as B.C. 2000. Other images date from historic periods starting in the 1700s, with petroglyphs carved by early Spanish settlers.

44. Petroglyphs - Ohio History Central - A Product Of The Ohio Historical Society petroglyphs are a form of rock art in which the image is carved, cut, chiseled, or pecked into the rock. They are distinguished from pictographs, which are images that are http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3218&nm=Petroglyphs

45. Nabataea: Petroglyphs It has been assumed by archeologists and historians that the petroglypth method of writing and communication preceeded writing in general, and that once writing systems were http://nabataea.net/petroglyphs.html

Petroglyphs Above: Left: The petroglyph, Right a Photo of the event. In the last few years great efforts have been made to read petroglyphs and understand how they were used. In essence the individual parts of the picture are read like one would read 'sign language' used by the deaf. If you are interested in pursuing this topic further, a good place to start is The Rocks Begin to Speak , by LaVan Martineau, KC Publications, Las Vagas, Nevada, 1973. (The two photos above were taken from pages 124 and 126 of this book). Above: A Nabataean Camel caravan. Note the difference between the camels at the top and the loaded camel at the bottom. Above: A horse rider behind a loaded camel. Loaded camels traveling away from a fortification, with the camel drivers walking. Above: Ibexes with long horns Introduction Nabataean Graffiti Writing Chart (Arabic base) The Multi-Alphabet Theory ... Pre-Islamic Gods in Arabia

46. RockArtNet Links petroglyphs, pictographs, rock art, engraved boulders. http://www.rupestre.net/rockart/

updated 12.97 in Italiano A project to provide information about online Rock Art resources. It's open to all Rock Art researchers. Rock Links : information about RA WEB pages. Web Board : the place to leave messages and new URLs, weekly updated. TRACCE : an Online Rock Art Bulletin, the first online Rock Art review. Type a message or reach the links listed in the frames up and down: they are the most interesting. RockArtNet is a project of Footsteps of Man , by Valcamonica Rock Art mother page, now also www.rockart.nu Rock Art Net Iconographic Database IFRAONET - maintained by CeSMAP sustained by: ADD an URL TO ROCK-LINKS (it will firstly appear on Web-Board) ADD A MESSAGE TO WEB BOARD Please pay attention: there is no confirmation page after sending forms: they simply works. ADD NOTICE TO ROCK ART EVENTS Name....... Affiliation Address.... E-mail..... Message.... SEND TEXT FOR TRACCE BULLETIN (max 4500 characters) Name....... paste your text from the clipboard Affiliation to the text field below Address.... or email it as attached file E-mail.....

47. Three Rivers Petroglyph Site 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 http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/las_cruces/three_rivers.html

48. John Gregg Landscapes of the southwest including Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce national parks, and the Sierra mountains. petroglyphs from the Great Basin, and southwestern United States. http://www.johngregg.com/

49. Petroglyphs Of Sedona, Part 1 - Sedona Arizona Live Web Cameras Home Photos of Sedona petroglyphs, part 1, are shown on The Sedona Webcam, presenting an educational and informative series on geology of Northern Arizona. http://www.sedonawebcam.com/petroglyphs.htm

Above: Here are a few examples from the Petrified Forrest National Park. Below: The images are from the V Bar V Ranch just south of Sedona: ..... continued page 2 Jump to Department A - Z Directory All New Articles Article Archive New Age Sedona Golf Sedona Lodging Sedona Real Estate Sedona Restaurants Sedona Weddings Verde Valley Main Directory About Sedona Images and Maps Earth Science Petroglyphs ... Back to Home

50. Larry Newton, Photographer, American, B. 1955 Urban images, primarily from New Orleans, as well as petroglyphs, and flowers. http://www.ln-photos.com/

Larry Newton, photographer American, born 1955 New Work Millennium Moons Red Clay Chronicles Toluca Yards Studio Work FloraLuma Faces On the Road On the Road Petroglyphs 'Nother Side of N'awlins Snapshots Early Work Expert Hands Old New Hope Calendar Bio/Resume ... Contact Me RECIPROCAL MEMBER Long Beach Arts Texas Photographic Society TrueFresco.org A Singular Creation AWARD WINNING MILLENNIUM MOONS It seems there's always been at least one camera around. With one (or more) I have shot my way across the country and a few other parts of the world. Sometimes I capture the off-beat as in the New Orleans series. At times I record memorable people, places and events. Other times I experiment with settings in a studio environment. And sometimes I just chronicle the changing world. Click on the links to the right to venture into the portfolios, the calendar, my bio, or to contact me.

51. Ginkgo/Wanapum State Park - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia They lived by fishing and agriculture, carved over 300 petroglyphs into the basalt cliffs, and may have used the petrified wood exposed by erosion for tools. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo/Wanapum_State_Park

Ginkgo/Wanapum State Park From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Park entrance features a petrified log Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park/Wanapum Recreational Area is a 7,470-acre (3,023 ha) state park at Vantage, Washington freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River . It contains many examples of petrified wood found in the area. There is a museum center at the site, and an interpretive trail. Over 50 species are found petrified at the site, including ginkgo sweetgum redwood Douglas fir ... yew , and witch hazel . The museum also includes many Wanapum petroglyphs edit History A collection of petrified logs are on display outside the park interpretive center During the Miocene epoch, around 15.5 million years ago, the region was lush and wet, home to many plant species now extinct. A number of these trees were buried in volcanic ash, and the organic matter in the tree trunks was gradually replaced by minerals in the groundwater; the resulting petrified wood was protected for millennia by flows of basalt . Near the end of the last ice age , the catastrophic Missoula Floods (about 15,000 B.C.) eroded the basalt, exposing some of the petrified wood.

52. 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 petroglyphs here make it http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/mar/poi/du_3rivers.html

53. Thermopolis, Wyoming: Petroglyphs petroglyphs Legend Rock Hot Springs Country State Historic Site. Entry gate to Legend Rock petroglyphs Don`t forget to get the key at the Chamber of Commerce before driving http://www.thermopolis.com/WebPage44.aspx

Links Community Profile The Early Years Hot Springs State Park ... Newsletters THINGS TO DO Hot Springs State Park Wind River Canyon Big Horn River Fishing Wyoming Dinosaur Center ... Family Entertainment Petroglyphs Legend Rock - Hot Springs Country State Historic Site Entry gate to Legend Rock Petroglyphs: Don`t forget to get the key at the Chamber of Commerce before driving the 28 miles. Entry to the Petroglyphs does REQUIRE a key and permit. State Park Office: (307) 864-2176 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 Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce office or at The State Bath House. 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.

54. PETroglyphs ~ About Us petroglyphs New Mexico's resource for animal lovers. petroglyphs ~ About Us. petroglyphs is an awardwinning publication focused on community education for animal welfare. http://www.petroglyphsnm.org/about.html

Home About Us Animal News Article Index ... Advertise with Us Petroglyphs ~ About Us PETroglyphs is an award-winning publication focused on community education for animal welfare. Our gratitude goes to all our advertisers and writers for their contributions and support which make this publication possible. We would also like to extend an invitation to those wishing to submit stories, article ideas, poetry, notices of events, photographs, artwork, etc., that would enhance the purpose of this publication. We exist for the animals. Our mission is to explain where and how you can find the services and supplies that will make your companion animal happy and healthy, and we try to keep you informed about the latest animal care recommendations, the dos and don'ts for both of you,, the local and state laws, and the people and the businesses you can turn to when you need help. And we chronicle the hazards and blessings and sorrows and celebrations for those of us so fortunate to live in a world with an animal companion or two. Or ten. So read on! Though some of the material here is specific to New Mexico most of it applies the world over. We hope that because you love your animal companion you'll find something interesting or useful here, no matter where you live.

55. Simply Sterling Handcrafted Jewelry Inspired By Petroglyphs Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry inspired by the petroglyphs of Southeast Alaska. http://www.alaskasilver.com/

Petroglyphs are engravings on rock and were carved by the Native Americans that inhabited the area at the time. They are most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions of the United States, but are found throughout the world. The design was created by striking the face of the rock repeatedly with a sharper piece of stone. Pictographs or paintings on rock, can also be found. Animal and human figures are the most abundant of petroglyphs; but circles, spirals, and other graphics are also found. Petroglyph Beach in Wrangell, Alaska was the original inspiration for this unique line. Many of the rock carvings are slowly fading due to weather, erosion and human impact and they may all too soon be gone. Simply Sterling has designed this jewelry to allow individuals to take home our interpretations of the treasured petroglyphs and enjoy wearing them for years to come. Simply Sterling P.O. Box 2132 Wrangell, AK 99929 Call/fax: 907-874-4144 E-mail: petros@alaskasilver.com Simply Sterling 3617 Northwest Parkway Dallas, Texas 75225

56. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Petroglyphs The petroglyphs that I saw at Volcanoes National Park were along the Chain of Craters Road. There was a small pullout to park the car and a simple walk in to see the petroglyphs http://www.billandcori.com/hawaii/petroglyphs.htm

Petroglyphs Our Links Hawaii Petroglyphs Russian Fort Camping Road to Hana Botanical Gardens ... Vacation Itinerary Hiking Volcanoes NP Na Pali Coast Waiamea Pipiwai Trail ... Haleakala The petroglyphs that I saw at Volcanoes National Park were along the Chain of Craters Road. There was a small pullout to park the car and a simple walk in to see the petroglyphs. The map indicated that the trail was .7 miles, but since the terrain was mostly level, it was not a strenuous hike. The trail is marked by cairns (small rock piles), and they lead to a wooden deck that encircles the petroglyphs. You can walk around on the deck and look over the rails to see the carvings. Since the petroglyps are protected, it is important that people do not walk on or touch the carvings. The images were carved by the ancestors of some people who are still local to the area. The image on the right shows many holes dug into the rock. The people placed the umbilical cord of a newborn into a hole carved into the rock. If left undiscovered, the child would not grow up into a thief. In this image, there are many holes, and one interesting one that is surrounded by three circles. genFooter("1999", "April 25, 2010", "false")

57. Home Page Reveals Utah s scenic wonders through his photographs of landscape, petroglyphs and pictographs. http://ronlee.net/

Photographers are visual artists. While a camera, like a pencil or painter's brush, can be usefully employed as a documentary tool, photography in itself is not a science. Like a drawing or painting it is a medium of visual expression. The question for visual artists is how clearly we can express our personal vision. The camera has long passed the days when it was considered only a documentary device. It is now more than ever a tool for artists to express themselves. My wish is that I am able to express myself through the thoughtful use of a camera. At this time it is my desire to do portraits of the Earth, to capture the Earth's personality and true character. To experience this phenomenon of nature, we must be attentive to the subject. Just as people only reveal themselves on special occasions for people they know and trust, so too, does the Earth save herself for those who respect her and are willing to make the sacrifice and journey off the beaten path. These revealings don't last long; one must be ready and skillful to capture these moments. The result is a photograph that captures the essence of the Earth that has rarely been seen before. I feel I know the Earth and have gained her trust and therefore am permitted to photograph her in ways that truly expose who she is. Unlike a painting, these photographs are of real subjects and real places that do actually exist. I hope these photographs will help you gain a better appreciation for nature and help you learn more about this planet called Earth. I have been fortunate enough to photograph many wonderful places, some of which are included here. I find these photographs allow me to escape back to the locations where I photographed them. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do. Let me know what you think.

58. Petroglyphs John Flynn creates handmade Hawaiian petroglyph and tropical jewelry. 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.

59. Rock Art - Petroglyphs -Saguaro National Park Jim Roth . The above rock art is one of my favorites. It looks like a hunter following a deer or mountain goat. Jim Roth Jim Roth . Prehistoric http://www.saguaronationalpark.com/rock-art.html

Saguaro National Park Home Store Maps Directions ... Attractions The above rock art is one of my favorites. It looks like a hunter following a deer or mountain goat. Prehistoric Rock Art Petroglyphs The rock art found within Saguaro National Park was created by the prehistoric Hohokam people. The rock art on this page is located at the Signal Hill Picnic Area in the Western District of Saguaro National Park. See the Picnic Areas page for directions. The Hohokam may have pecked these petroglyphs more than a thousand years ago while on hunting and gathering expeditions. As more is discovered about these Petroglyphs we have a better understanding of the Hohokam culture. Rock art is found throughout the American Southwest, wherever prehistoric peoples lived or journeyed. At Saguaro National Park many expressions of rock art, known as petroglyphs, were pecked into stones. People do not know what these petroglyphs mean. They could have religious or ceremonial significance. They may be solstice markers, clan symbols, decorative motifs, or simply ancient graffiti. And I thought that I was the first one to draw that kind of circle. The above guy has me beat by 1000 years. Amazing how thing don't change.

60. Earl Y-Designs Designs of petroglyphs or Native Rock Art found along the Colorado and Green River drainages. http://www.earl-ydesigns.com/

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