Petroglyphs and Pictographs- Snake Gulch Has Both

On a hike last week into remote Northern Arizona, we encountered petroglyphs and pictographs. Both are Indian rock art, produced by Native Americans hundreds of years ago. A petroglyph is an image carved, incised or scratched into stone. A pictograph is a painting on stone using natural pigments.

Entering Snake Gulch practicing social distancing. There were no others there as we expected.

Petroglyph

Pictograph

Pictographs are usually found in caves or alcoves that offer protection from the elements of sunshine, wind-blown sand and precipitation.

Pictograph

Michael Andrew Just

April 9, 2020

Arizona, Desert Southwest

Arizona, Native American, Petroglyphs, Pictographs, Rock Art, Snake Gulch

3 responses to “Petroglyphs and Pictographs- Snake Gulch Has Both”

Sandra@Just Regular Folks Wandering

April 9, 2020

Thanks for sharing! There’s so much of that ancient art form in Arizona.

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1. Michael Andrew Just
  
  April 9, 2020
  
  You’re welcome. I plan to explore more sites in Arizona and Utah in the future. They are pretty amazing!
  
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Oh, the Places We See

April 14, 2020

These petroglyphs are remarkable, and you were lucky to spot them and be able to photograph them. Thanks for sharing.

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