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Mystery Over Ancient Carvings Found on 10,000-YEAR-OLD Nevada Boulders That Could Be the Oldest in America
Friday, August 16, 2013 5:56
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The petroglyphs were found on limestone boulders near Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada’s high desert and feature geometric designs.
Researchers have suggested the etchings represent various meteorological symbols, such as clouds and lightning or even the Milky Way, but others think they are simply patterns made by Native Americans thousands of years ago.
The etchings are similar in design to some found at a lake in Oregon that are believed to be at least 7,600 years old. Later drawings sometimes depict a spear or antelope instead of abstract patterns.
Petroglyphs, which date back at least 10,000 years, have been found on limestone boulders near Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada’s high desert (pictured). The rock etchings have been confirmed to be the oldest recorded petroglyphs in North America, scientists said
MailOnline
By SARAH GRIFFITHS
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