Ancient Rock Art Communications - The Lahontan Petroglyphs in Nevada - Part 3 tour of site

The Lahontan Reservoir site in Nevada features ancient rock art and petroglyphs, likely created by shaman or medicine men for communication purposes. These carvings, not considered mere 'art,' convey information about celestial events, hunting, and dangers in the area. Accessible primarily by boat, the site showcases various petroglyphs, including concentric circles, spirals, and comet-like depictions. Some glyphs bear similarities to Mayan forms, hinting at potential cultural connections. Overall, the site offers a stunning glimpse into the communication methods and cultural heritage of the ancient Paiute people.

Make note that some petroglyphs in the region have been dated to around 10,000 years old, but the exact age of individual carvings may vary. In other words, this is som real, ancient, pre-historical writings right here! Based on stylistic analysis and comparisons with other known archaeological sites, archaeologists estimate that the rock art at the Lahontan Reservoir site is likely several hundred to several thousand years old. The thicker the petina growth on the rocks, the older they are! There is also a lot of old tufa rock around this site!

The ancient rock art or petroglyphs chiseled and carved in the rock surfaces at the Lahontan Reservoir site are clearly communications not ‘art’ as we would see it. Only the shaman or medicine men were allowed in most indigenous societies to make the petroglyphs. They were placed in particular places, cardinal directions and for reason. Often depicting the cosmos or celestial events, but also a lot had to do with hunting and communicating opportunities and dangers in the area.

“"It is well known that the Indians had no formal written language. However, they had words in their language for writing and reading in the sense that writing was the making of records that could be read by others and that reading was the interpreting and understanding of these written records (Martineau 1973). In spite of this understanding, the white society has coined the phrase "Rock Art" to describe, collectively, petroglyphs and pictographs. This is a particularly unfortunate term since it not only denies the Indian ideas of what petroglyphs and pictographs are but it is a scientific abomination. The first rule of any scientific inquiry is that it must be done objectively. It is difficult to imagine anything less objective than naming the object of your studies with one of the conclusions which might be reached as a result of your studies.” Source John S. Curtis' paper entitled "Is it Really Art?” See: https://www.johnpratt.com/items/docs/lds/meridian/2006/petroglyphs.html

This site on a peninsula that is hard to reach by land without a proper 4x4 rig, as we failed the first attempt to 4-wheel drive in is located in the Lahontan State Recreation Area. From Fishermens point you can reach the peninsula with the petroglyphs by boat and the site is loosely on the Mountain of Hieroglyphics, as marked on maps as well.

At this large expansive site, only reachable by boat this time around, we saw hundreds if not thousands of petroglyphs! We saw the infinity sign, the super 8 a lot, but also a lot of concentric circles and spirals. These very wel may have spiritual if not celestial meanings.

“The concentric circle is a design that pops up again and again in the Great Basin Petroglyph style. There is some shamanistic connections to it in certain areas, with shamans said to have been swept up by a whirlwind at the start of their spirit journeys. The concentric circles are also associated with life and death, and later on with the Ghost Dance, where dancers would dance in concentric circle formations.” Source: https://www.peregriff.com/wanderings/circle-obelisk-petroglyphs/

More on the comet petroglyphs - https://lostworlds.org/forsyth_petroglyph/2/ which we saw one boulder with what looked like a comet strike or asteroid strike with giant lightning bolts and chaos ensuing.

“Earlier in its history, as the progenitor of comet Encke was creating it, this [Taurid meteor] debris ring had to have been more dense. As Earth passed through the mess, it no doubt collected a considerable amount of dust. From the ground this might look as if a god threw a pebble in the sky pond.” Source: https://lostworlds.org/forsyth_petroglyph/2/#_edn1

The entire Lahontan Petroglyph site is on the Mountain of Hieroglyphics, which from above, looks like a turtle! We also saw some turtle petroglyphs! Turtles have long been a sign of majesty, creation and wisdom and often used by the Mayans. Speaking of Mayan, some glyphs here looked very Mayan in form! Could there have been communication with the ancient Paiute people of norther nevada and the Mayans in Central America? My take is, why not! Trade is trade.

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Ancient rock art and petroglyphs in a stunning scenery on the Mountain of Hieroglyphics overlooking the Lahontan lake in Nevada.

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