Ancient Mysteries: The Strange Sky-Facing Petroglyphs and Grinding Stones
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Published 2024-06-15
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👍How to be a respectful visitor to these places👍
Native American groups still live in this area and beyond today. These places are still special and hold significance.
1️⃣Don't climb on walls or structures. Don't lean on or climb over them. Many places don't even need to be visited up close. View these places from a distance or with binoculars.
2️⃣Do not touch the rock art. Don't touch or create new rock art to preserve ancient stories.
3️⃣ Leave All Artifacts. Leave artifacts and structures undisturbed to maintain their historical significance. It is illegal and wrong to take artifacts. If you want something to take home, support local tribes by buying their handicrafts and jewelry.
4️⃣ Manage Waste Responsibly. Use waste bags; don't leave human or pet waste behind. Don't 'go' near cultural sites.
5️⃣ Camp With Care. Don't camp near historical sites. No fires near these areas, and ensure all waste is packed out. Don't make fires in caves or alcoves. Camp in designated spots only. When you leave, make sure to make the site cleaner and better than when you found it. Pick up extra trash you may see.
6️⃣ Control Your Pets. Don't let pets roam freely near archaeological areas to prevent destruction. Pets are not allowed in or near sites.
7️⃣ Preserve Fragile Areas. Don't disturb fossils and please protect delicate soil and plant life.
8️⃣ Follow Rules. Don't engage in illegal actions such as building cairns, or using climbing gear to access archaeological sites.
9️⃣ Obey Drone Rules and Laws. Numerous locations in the American Southwest and beyond, such as the Navajo Reservation, Wilderness Study Areas, and various restricted spaces, enforce strict drone usage prohibitions. It is crucial to not only honor the legacy of the people who once inhabited these areas but also show respect for the present-day residents and adhere to their local laws, customs and regulations.
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NOTE: I don't claim that I am the first person to "discover" these places. I just find things on Google Earth and want to go see what they are!
I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I say that my channel is about "amateur archaeology". I don't have a degree or formal training in archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my videos.
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All Comments (21)
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Was I the only one who had trouble spotting the petroglyphs until he zoomed in real close? Great job spotting them for us. Another great trek, thank you for sharing.
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Those petroglyphs only viewable from above are the big mystery. I enjoyed the bird shadow passing through as you were showing them. You can't plan those magical moments.
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Your 3D modelling is a superb contribution to the historical record of these sights and should be recognised and applauded by academia. Nothing is forever and at sometime these sights will crumble and be gone, but your models can preserve them for the future.
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Jeff Johnson, another classic documentary fillum presentation from you! I love that you do the 3D models. So educationamal! Thank-you one thousand times. So much.
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If you're on Bureau of Land Management owned lands, free camping is allowed for a maximum of 14 days. Same in most national forests (some limit you to 7 days like Prescott NF). Main rule is to use an established campsite, usually if there is a stone fire ring it is considered an "established" campsite. My favorite campsites have been on forest service roads and beyond gates on B L M lands. Just gotta remember to close the gate after you drive thru. Oh wow, kayak camping along a river! Yes please! ❤ Awesome find on the petroglyphs. Your videos never disappoint! 😊
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Thanks for a new trip. I really appreciate the reverence you treat all these sites.
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:face-blue-three-eyes: Did you know leaving a comment, replies or just clicking the thumbs up on ones left by others really helps feed the algorithm❓
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Yay! New trek planner!
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You and your sweet baby face. I love your videos, Jeff. Thanks for letting me wander with you. Please keep wandering!
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Hey Jeff! Being an artist, I can tell you from experience that for the most artists do everything for a reason. The sheep all facing the middle panel was deliberate. What it means I have no idea. But I do know it was definitely deliberate. You are one hell of an armature anthropologist, I appreciate you documenting the lost history of North America, thank you!
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Thanks again 👍 Love your channel.
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I think it’s a warning to would be attackers: “Stay away because we have big wieners.”
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Petroglyphs Suspended 40 Feet High in the Sky? The scratches of people and animals are the doorways a thousand years old/ For me, Jeff, it's as if you discover life where there is none.. As I eat my morning granola and yogurt, I'm right there with you, old as the stone. Your YT adventures REDISCOVER parts of our past under the face of the cliff, in the shade of that tree. Alive again. Thank you Jeff, for your wonderous treks and gentle trespass. The Trek Planner 261K subscribers u
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What a great adventure again. Remembering that the geographic area was so different 100s of years ago. That could explain why the petroglyph are up so high. 🤔 😊
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Best analysis of panels of any of your posts. Green enhancement was very helpful, insightful and accurate I think.
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Thank you for preserving these ancient images for future generations to enjoy .
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You are doing such an awesome job saving these images for future explorers. Thanks Jeff 😊❤
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You always make us smile and laugh., such a great sense of humor. And always great finds!
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Good questions. Grinding surfaces can also be used to grind pigments.
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I am so glad you show us all the wonderful pictographs that you find. I am also thankful that you do it safely and respectfully.
