10 Interesting Fact About Petroglyphs

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• Petroglyph is a picture or pattern carved on a stone or other rock.
• Petroglyphs are often found in mountainous or desert areas around the world.
• Many petroglyphs are made by native American tribes, such as the Navajo, Hopi, and Apache tribes.
• Petroglyph can be used as a means of communication between native tribes, such as to sign the location of water sources or food sources.
• Some petroglyphs have spiritual meaning and can be used in religious ceremonies.
• Some petroglyphs show images of animals or humans carved in extraordinary details.
• Some petroglyphs have thousands of years old and provide instructions on human life in prehistoric times.
• There is a petroglyive that has a size of up to 30 meters and illustrates the battle or important historical events.
• Some petroglyphs have complicated geometric patterns and may be used as astronomical calendar.
• Some petroglyphs have become tourist attractions and are protected by the local government to maintain their authenticity and sustainability.