Petroglyphs of the Coso Mountains
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The Coso petroglyphs are among the most remarkable collections of Native American rock art in the western United States. Located within the Coso Range near China Lake in California’s high desert, this area contains more than 100,000 individual images carved into volcanic rock over the last 1,000 to 3,000 years. These petroglyphs include bighorn sheep, shamanic figures, and abstract patterns that still puzzle researchers today. This DesertUSA video captures their beauty and the mystery behind their meaning, offering a rare glimpse into a sacred and protected cultural treasure.
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