Newspaper Rock
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Newspaper Rock is a petroglyph panel etched in sandstone that records approximately 2,000 years of early man’s activity. Prehistoric peoples, probably from the Archaic, Basketmaker, Fremont and Pueblo cultures, etched on the rock from B.C. time to A.D. 1300. In historic times, Utah and Navajo tribesmen, as well as Anglos, left their contributions.
There are no know methods of dating rock art. In interpreting the figures on the rock, scholars are undecided as to their meaning or have yet to decipher them. In Navajo, the rock is called ” Tse’ Hane’ ” (rock that tells a story).
Unfortunately, it is not known if the figures represent story telling, doodling, hunting magic, clan symbols, ancient graffiti or something else. Without a true understanding of the petroglyphs, much is left for individual admiration and interpretation.
Newspaper Rock is listed on the United States Register of National Historic Places and it was designated a state historical monument in 1961.
Symbols are universal throughout the ages and their stories are as lively as they were thousands of years ago.
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Wow, what an amazing thing. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re very welcome, Vicky 🙂
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Thank you for introducing the Newspaper Rock! Amazing ancient rock.
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It is amazing, right? So glad you like it 🙂
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What a wonderful shot, I love ancient rock art, and the mystery of its symbolism.
This one feels as though its oozing stories from its core…..and some of the symbols are quite modern and cartoonish looking….fascinating Marion.
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Thanks, Seonaid. It was amazing to walk up to this rock and see all the symbols.
And I love your photos of Edinburgh! Unicorn and lions. Looking forward to see them with my own eyes next year 🙂
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When are you coming?
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Summer holidays, so July/August 😀
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This is quite similar to our Bushman painting… interesting indeed…
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They are, Rob!
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Nice shot, Marion. Really symbolic 😉
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That was the idea, yes 😉
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This is so mysterious and amazing, Marion! Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know of its existence. 🙂
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Perhaps you can check it out one day? 🙂
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We’ve been here and love the area. Canyonlands, Arches, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley. Beautiful.
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It is, Emilio, I love that area. Arches was my favorite national park. And Monument Valley. Awe inspiring.
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