You can see evidence of painted multi-colored figures superimposed on other pictographs. ![]() The numerous figures include human forms, bighorn sheep, shields, scorpion-like illustrations, possible dogs, a long beaked bird and abstract elements. You will see large painted ghost-like illustrations typical of the Barrier Canyon Style Archaic figures on the red-orange surface. The site, located in Arches National Park, was heavily vandalized in 1980, but conservation work has helped preserve and stabilize the site. The panel is approximately 19 feet high by 52 feet long. The panel consists of a large pictograph and petroglyph panel along with associated petroglyphs on the rock slabs at its base. Walk uphill to the base of those cliffs and look for an extremely faint rock art panel. At the east end of the bridge, face the 11:00 position and look up at the cliffs. Walk back across the small bridge that crosses Courthouse Wash on the graveled foot path. 5 miles to a parking area on the right side of the road. Report new rock art destruction, charcoal near the site, or site vandalism to the Archaeological Resources Protection Act hotline 1-80.ĭrive north from Moab on Highway 191 and cross the Colorado River Bridge. Speak out when needed to prevent damage to rock art.Please remember that many living people consider these sites sacred.Kicking up dust or dislodging rocks can cause damage to the site. Don’t allow children, pets, or inattentive people to behave carelessly around rock art sites.Don’t camp or build fires within 1/4 mile of a rock art site, even if the landowner or public land manager permits camping.By disturbing rocks, vegetation, or biological soil crusts you may cause unknowing damage to fragile archaeological sites. Do not “pioneer” vehicle trails or parking areas. Minimize the number of vehicles going to a site.Don’t remove soil to expose subsurface rock art or archeology. ![]() It is acceptable to pick up surface artifacts, examine and enjoy them, or make sketches or take photos of them, as long as they’re returned to the place where found, and no damage is done to the artifact. Don’t collect or disturb artifacts or features at a rock art site.Don’t attempt to remove graffiti, chalking, lichen, bird droppings, or anything.Scratching on rocks causes irreparable damage and is illegal.Don’t trace images with sticks, stones, chalk, or other substances. Don’t apply any substance to the rock art surface, including water or any other fluids. The oils in your skin may cause damage to rock art. ![]() Don’t touch, in any way, the rock art or surfaces around it.Events submit an event blog contact search Covid-19 Info ☰
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |