Sep 21 2007

Saturday Scavenger Photo Hunt – “Paper”

Published by Desert Diva at 11:02 pm under Photographs

Theme: Paper | View Blogroll | Next Week: Original
Newspaper Rock

Newspaper Rock, is one of the largest and best-known petroglyph panels in Utah. It is located about twelve miles west of U.S. Highway 191 between Monticello and Moab, on the paved road that leads to the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park.

The panel contains hundreds of figures and shapes believed to be carved over the past 1,500 to 2,000 years.

The original artists were likely prehistoric people of the Archaic, Basketmaker, Fremont or Pueblo cultures. More recently, Navajo, Ute and Anglos have added petroglyphs to the many panels. In Navajo the rock is called Tse’ Hane, or “rock that tells a story.”

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8 responses so far

8 Responses to “Saturday Scavenger Photo Hunt – “Paper””

  1. ipanema BRUNEI DARUSSALAMon 22 Sep 2007 at 4:30 am

    that’s amazing! thanks for the info. great take on the theme!

  2. meeyauw UNITED STATESon 22 Sep 2007 at 6:01 am

    that’s fantastic. I’ve seen petroglyphs before, but not so many in one spot in such detail. what a great entry.

  3. Lisa UNITED STATESon 22 Sep 2007 at 7:18 am

    What a great take on the theme. I’ve never been to Utah but this alone would make it worth the trip.

  4. julie PHILIPPINESon 22 Sep 2007 at 7:54 am

    That is more grand, more historical and colorful than the petroglyph I have seen in a secured site East of the Metro which we visited two years ago. Or maybe, you just take better photos than me, LOL!

    How is Cali, the dear dog, doing?

    Have a great weekend, Cheryl.

  5. JC UNITED STATESon 22 Sep 2007 at 8:43 am

    That is so cool! Here’s to your Cali… hope she is all better!

  6. Moe UNITED STATESon 22 Sep 2007 at 2:42 pm

    That is very cool!

  7. Sandi UNITED STATESon 24 Sep 2007 at 5:47 am

    I love petroglyphs. We’ve seen some in Hawaii, Arizona, and right here in California. I’m always so drawn to them because of their mystery and history. This is a great photo.

  8. Arlene UNITED STATESon 25 Sep 2007 at 12:17 pm

    Wow, this is seriously amazing! I’ve never heard of it before! I love learning new things from you :-D

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