Desert Varnish Petroglyphs Valley Of Fire
by Frank Wilson
Title
Desert Varnish Petroglyphs Valley Of Fire
Artist
Frank Wilson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Prehistoric users of the Valley of Fire included the Ancient Pueblo Peoples, also known as the Anasazi, who were farmers from the nearby fertile Moapa Valley. Their approximate span of occupation has been dated from 300 BC to 1150 AD. Their visits probably involved hunting, food gathering, and religious ceremonies, although scarcity of water would have limited their stay. Fine examples of rock art (petroglyphs) left by these ancient peoples can be found at several sites within the park.
The Valley of Fire is a very dry, sparsely vegetated desert area in Southern Nevada with spectacular red sandstone crags and rock piles that have eroded in a variety of interesting and unusual forms. Many rock faces are covered with desert varnish, a naturally occurring dark patina that forms on the surface of rocks in the desert. Native peoples who lived in the area created petroglyphs by pecking away the desert varnish to reveal the underlying light-colored rock. The scenery here is surreal and I had the feeling that I may have been hiking on another planet!
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May 7th, 2016
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