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The remains of these great wonders are still visibly embedded in the rocks, while petroglyphs showcase the area's first human populations.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Early in the episode, Motswana leads Smith on a hike to see petroglyphs that are more than 80,000 years old.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
Don't miss these Knowledge transmission Archeologists study ancient rock art, which includes paintings on rock (pictographs) or peckings in rock (petroglyphs) to learn about the cultures of ancient peoples.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
The petroglyphs are known as ezhibiigaadek asin, or written on stone, in Anishinaabemowin language.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Nov. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Early in the episode, Motswana leads Smith on a hike to see petroglyphs that are more than 80,000 years old.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
Don't miss these Knowledge transmission Archeologists study ancient rock art, which includes paintings on rock (pictographs) or peckings in rock (petroglyphs) to learn about the cultures of ancient peoples.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
The petroglyphs are known as ezhibiigaadek asin, or written on stone, in Anishinaabemowin language.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for petroglyph
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“Petroglyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroglyph. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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