Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph tortoise turtle Rock Art Gila Tortoise 1
Iberian petroglyph domesticated animals automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-Pe%C3%B1apascuala.png petroglyph domesticated animal human Rock Art Domesticated Animals
This petroglyph shows a man bent-over, signifying "old man", and without a belt or crotch line, signifying "poverty". The upper hand showing the palm at the same level as the heart signifies "good". The key to the meaning is given by the triangular symbol extending away from the buttocks. petroglyph rock art Petrogliph Old man
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough. petroglyph spiral rock art Rock Art St. George Spiral Rough
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph spiral gila bend Rock Art Gila Spiral 1
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph spiral gila bend Rock Art Gila Spiral 2
Iberian petroglyph Y automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-antropomorfo_en_Y.png petroglyph anthropomorphic "y" letter Rock Art "Y"
Ontario, Canada petroglyph person manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peterborough-i_sziklafigua.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Ontario Rider
Petroglyph at Mutawintji National Park (New South Wales, Australia) manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mutawintji_National_Park_Petroglyph.JPG petroglyph mutawintji national park new south wale Rock Art Mutawintji Animal
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph spiral rock art Rock Art St. George Spiral
Much of the rock art is of animals like deer and mountain sheep, and appears to have been sympathetic magic intended to aid in hunting. The sculpture to the right, for example, depicts a mountain sheep with stylized internal organs. petroglyph rock art Petroglyph Sheep with internals
Alban, Colombia petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alb.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Alban Person 2
Each individual had at least one guardian spirit. These guardians were essential to survival, and each one aided in a different part of life. The sculpture to the left is of an eagle. petroglyph rock art Petrogliph Eagle
Iberian petroglyph ox automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-B%C3%B3vido.png petroglyph ox iberia Rock Art Ox
Iberian petroglyph woman automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-Idolo_de_Despe%C3%B1aperros.png petroglyph woman human Rock Art Woman
Ontario, Canada petroglyph person manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peterborough-i_sziklafigua.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Ontario Person
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph tortoise turtle Rock Art Gila Tortoise 2
Cup and ring mark stone is recorded as existing at Dalgarven Mill (near Kilwinning, Scotland) by John Smith. Manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DalgarvenMillCup%26Ring.jpg dalgarven scotland petroglyph Rock Art Dalgarven Cup and Ring
Volcano National Park, Hawaii, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hawaii_petroglyph_men.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Hawaii Person 1
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph figure rock art Rock Art St. George Figure
Iberian petroglyph stork automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Cig%C3%BCe%C3%B1a.png petroglyph stork iberia Rock Art Stork
Petroglyph-like sun made from spiral that I previously uploaded. rock art sun spiral Rock Art Spiral Sun
Iberian petroglyph goat automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-C%C3%A1prido.png petroglyph goat iberia Rock Art Goat
The sculpture to the right is of Spedis Owl whom the Wishram use as a clan symbol. In their mythology, Spedis Owl married a cannibal woman who steals children. petroglyph rock art Petroglyph Spedis owl
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art St. George Person
The rayed figure to the right represents the supernatural power which a human could gain through a vision quest. Sometimes a rock structure, such as a circle of stones, was assembled in addition to the rock art. petroglyph rock art Petroglyph Rayed figure
Twins were thought to have special shamanistic powers, and were feared for this reason. Some Columbia Plateau tribes thought that shaman caused the birth of twins, and that this predisposed the children to become shamans. petroglyph rock art Petroglyph Twins
Val Camonica, Italy "ancient astronauts" manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Ancient Astronauts
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Gila Person 1
Volcano National Park, Hawaii, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hawaii_petroglyph_men.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Hawaii Person 2
Iberian petroglyph archer automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Armas_arco.png petroglyph archer human Rock Art Archer
Iberian petroglyph man with ax automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Armas_hacha.png petroglyph human person Rock Art Axman
Saint George, Utah petroglyph figures automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_2_tds.jpg petroglyph figure saint george Rock Art Figures (Rough)
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Gila Person 2
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough. petroglyph figure rock art Rock Art St. George Figure Rough
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough. petroglyph human person Rock Art St. George Person Rough
Saint George, Utah petroglyph herd animals manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_2_tds.jpg petroglyph herd animal saint george Rock Art Herd Animals
Alban, Colombia petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alb.jpg petroglyph human person Rock Art Alban Person 1